Passed peacefully away after a brief illness on May 15, 2009 in the presence of his wife at the Coronary Care Unit of the HSC, age 84 years. Predeceased by his eldest son Arend Paul in 1978, his two brothers and one sister. Art was the beloved husband of Shirley for 58 years, dear father of Rein and Andre (Mary Rose) and cherished Opa of Amanda. Also leaving to mourn with fond memories are his sister Elly Apon-van Kesteren (The Hague, Netherlands) nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Art was born in Voorburg, Netherlands and was certified as a Registered Professional Engineer in The Hague. He came to Gander, Newfoundland in 1947 to work as an aircraft maintenance supervisor with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. In 1963, Art became principal of the District Vocational School in Gander and in 1970 he began work with the Department of Education in St. John’s, and was Director of Technical and Vocational Education for Newfoundland when he retired in 1986. He was a member of the Gander Masonic Lodge (#16 A.F. & A.M.) for over 50 years. Art was proud of his heritage, but always said he was a Newfoundlander by choice. He loved genealogy and nature and he spent many happy hours salmon fishing on the Gander River. Cremation has taken place. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Visitation Wednesday May 20, 2009, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Service to immediately follow at Barrett’s Chapel. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. To honour his memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guestbook.