PLUMMER, ARTHUR GORDON - 1922 - 2011 - Art, in his 90th year, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on July 26th, 2011. Pre-deceased by his parents, Arthur Gordon and Greta Finley; his loving wife of 58 years Doreen; sisters Margaret (Nielsen), Ruth (Church), Phyllis (Thompson), Anita (Diamond), brother David and infant granddaughter Katelyn. He is survived by his children Cathy Morrison (Doug), Hampton, Stephen (Jill), Halifax, Gordon (Susan), Fredericton, David (Linda), Halifax, and Ian (Susan), Toronto; his grandchildren, Becky Miller (Joe), Scott Morrison (Margo), Peter Morrison (Sarah); Kent and Adrian Plummer; Carolyn Plummer (Lise), Lauren Wiley (Tim) and Megan Plummer; Jessica and Michael Plummer; Sara, Allison, and Gillian Plummer; his great grandchildren, Abby, Leah, Oliver and Carter; his sister Gene Moore, Fredericton; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Art was a loving father and husband as well as a proud grandfather and great grandfather. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, a graduate of Saint John High, Art joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot and flight instructor and served four years overseas during WWII. Promoted to squadron leader during the war, Art flew Lancaster, Wellington and Halifax bombers. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by King George VI for bravery. After the war, Art attended the University of New Brunswick where he played varsity hockey and rugby. Art and Doreen married in 1952 and were posted to Gimli, Trenton, Summerside, Greenwood, and Ottawa, with the Royal Canadian Air Force. They then moved to Halifax where Art finished his civil service with Canada Post as a regional planner. In 1963, Art and Doreen purchased a family cottage on the Saint John River at Buckley’s Cove. For nearly 50 years Art and Doreen spent every summer at the cottage and today there are three additional family cottages built on surrounding property. Art will be remembered by all who knew him as a humble man of strong moral character. A physically fit man, who played golf, skated and walked daily. Art was most grateful for the richness of his life, especially the opportunity to spend time with his children and their families. He was blessed with many friends from both his Rockingham neighbourhood and the summer community of Buckley’s Cove and Sand Point and was close to many nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to the many family members, friends and neighbours who supported Art during the recent loss of his beloved wife Doreen. Many thanks to the Palliative Care staff at the Saint John Regional Hospital for their compassionate care and family support.
A memorial service will be held at Rockingham United Church, 12 Flamingo Drive, Halifax, NS on Thursday, August 4th, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prescott Group (www.prescottgroup.ca), IWK Health Center Foundation, QEII Health Foundation, Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation or the Salvation Army. Online donations and condolences may be offered to the family at www.reidsfh.com The arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home, Hampton, NB.