Passed peacefully away on July 12, 2009, at Camp Hill Veterans’ Hospital, Halifax, N.S. in his 84th year. Arthur was a devoted husband of 55 years to Doris (nee Courage), father to Donald (Ottawa), Fred (Salmonier, N.L.) and Maxine (Peter Simpkin) in Sackville, N.S. and a dear Poppy to Sarah (Toronto) and Emma (Kingston, Ont).
Arthur was predeceased by his parents, George and Sarah (Hiscock) Learning of St. John’s, N.L.; brothers Harold, Frederick and Allan; and his sisters Florence and Ruby. He leaves behind his sisters: Rosalie Squires and Gladys Long (Herbert); his brother Robert (Ruby) in St. John’s; his sister-in-law Gail in Winnipeg; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Arthur served overseas as a gunner specialist in the Royal Artillery (Field) during WWII, was an electrician at the Newfoundland Dockyard for 40 years, and a life-long member and past Local President of the IBEW. He was a skilled wood turner, a passionate gardener, and a Friend at the Oxen Pond Botanic Garden for many years.
The family wishes to thank all those kindnesses shown to Dad during his illness especially his doctors, nurses and caregivers.
Cremation has already taken place. The funeral will be held at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Old Sackville Road at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 16 with the Rev. Ken Turner officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Dartmouth Funeral Home, Queen Street.