MacARTHUR, JAMES “JIM” E. - James “Jim” E. MacArthur, 78, of Spencer Memorial Home Moncton and formerly of Grangeville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday January 23, 2012. Born in Grangeville, he was the son of the late Stanley and Johanna (McCarthy) MacArthur. Jim was a retired Soil Inspector for the New Brunswick Department of Public Works, with 33 years service. He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters, enjoyed horse pulling with his two favorite horses, “Minnie” and “Digger”, winning well over 276 trophies and plaques. He also enjoyed farming, camping, socializing with his friends and spending quality time with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jim will be sadly missed by his wife of over 30 years, Zeta (Kelly) MacArthur; daughter, Lisa MacArthur of Ontario; sons, Everett (Nancy) and Greg (Marilyn), both of Grangeville; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; stepchildren, Ernest Campbell of BC; Jeannie MacLeod (Jimmy) of Salisbury; Faye MacArthur (Michel Gautreau) of Dieppe, Danny Campbell (Kim) of Indian Mountain; sister, Dorothy Ward, Salmon Creek; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth and sister, Mildred.
Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Tuesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at 1:30 pm, Pastor Paul Leger officiating. Refreshments in the Funeral Home Reception Centre following the service. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In Jim’s memory, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the CNIB would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com