ARKLIE, Angus James (Jim) - 63, of Kentville, NS, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Botwood, Newfoundland on October 22, 1945, he was a son of George Angus and Florence (Waterman) Arklie, Botwood. He attended Botwood Collegiate and Dalhousie University. He had been employed at Stairs, Halifax, was Town Manager of Botwood, and for the past several years, operated his own business, Park Street Accounting. He was a member of Botwood Masonic Lodge No. 9, A.F. & A.M. and an adherent of the United Church of St. Paul and St. Stephen, Kentville. Jim enjoyed travel and especially time spent in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Springs, Montreal and Quebec City. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his partner of 26 years, Bernie Hawkins (his two sons, Tony (Kathy), their two children, Jack and Troy, Dartmouth; Timothy, New Minas); a sister, Ruth (Scott) Brigley, Middleton; a brother, Ian (Karen), Port Alberni, British Columbia; a sister-in-law, Joan, Gander, Newfoundland; an uncle, Jack Arklie, Grand Falls, Newfoundland; several nieces, one nephew and his feline pal, Murphy. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there will be no visitation, by request. A memorial gathering will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008, in the United Church of St. Paul and St. Stephen, Kentville, Reverend Doctor Randy Crozsman officiating. A private family burial will take place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. No flowers, by request. Donations in memory will be gratefully accepted to the Kings County S.P.C.A., the United Church of St. Paul and St. Stephen, or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.