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Went home to be with His Lord Thursday, June 13, 2002, at the age of 87. Born August 7, 1914 in Exeter, England. He was predeceased by parents, Frederick and Caroline, siblings, Elsie, William, Dora, Albert, Lillian, Leonard, Hilda, and Miriam. Beloved husband of Ruby. Loving father of Lt. Colonels Mervin (Mary Belle), Sharon (Eric Dean). Cherished grandfather of Linda (Steven Leigh), Bill (Jan), Todd (Kathy) Heather, and Bram. Great-grandchildren, Christine, Kate, Tara, Kristopher, Kyle, Mary, Sean, and Kirsten will dearly miss their "Gramps". Arthur was a life long member of The Salvation Army. For many years Arthur was a member of the Woodroffe Temple Band and Songsters. Arthur worked in the Textile Industry for many years, was the Executive Director for the Union Mission for Men, Ottawa and the Kawartha House, Peterborough. For 10 years Arthur was involved in Social Work with The Salvation Army in Clearwater, Florida. He was a proud member of the RCAF Band during WWII touring many European countries ministering to servicemen. Arthur will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends across the country. His influence will continue to live in our hearts. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Ave. at Richmond Rd., Saturday, June 15, 2002, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A service of Thanksgiving will be held at The Salvation Army Woodroffe Temple, Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 2:30 p.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens, Monday, June 17, 2002 at 10 a.m. Donations can be made to The Salvation Army Woodroffe Temple, 820 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa. The Ottawa Citizen, 15-06-2002