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Arthur Joseph Hare, 59 Arthur Joseph Hare, 59, ended a lengthy and determined battle with cancer on Monday, Oct. 10, 2005 at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital. He was surrounded by his immediate family and close friends. Born Dec. 6, 1945 to Marjorie (nee Barnes) and the late Hugh Hare, he was raised and educated in Maitland and Prescott. Employed for eight years with the circulation department at the Brockville Recorder and Times, he was later employed as a painter in both residential and commercial sectors. A winner of many marksmanship trophies, he was a past member of the Brockville District Fish and Game Club and current member of the Grenville Fish and Game Club in Prescott. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, artwork and painting, and was an enthusiastic collector and trader of Canadian and British military antiques. Teamed with brother Lloyd, "The Brothers" Military Collectors earned the friendship and respect of many fellow collectors across Canada, the U.S., and abroad. He is survived by dear friend and companion Elaine Dillabough of Brockville, daughter Angela and husband Steve Campbell of Roebuck, son Joe and Penny Easter of Prescott, grandchildren Chad, Nicolas and Logan Campbell, and Joseph and Taylor Hare. Also surviving are his mother Marjorie, brothers Earl, Keith and his wife Shannon, Mrs. Lloyd Hare (Janice), and several neices and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Hugh, brother Lloyd, and granddaughters Sara Campbell and Karen Hare. Friends called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, 416 Dibble Street West, Prescott on Thursday, Oct.13, 2005. Interment was in Maynard Cemetery Oct. 14, 2005. Pallbearers were Earl Hare, Keith Hare, Ray Gareau, Steve Campbell, Chad Campbell, Carson Massey, Greg McDougall and Dave Hurlbut. The family wishes to extend a sincere "thank you" to the staff of the Palliative Care unit in Brockville, and to the staff of the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, especially Allecia Atkinson, for their tireless assistance and support on Arthur's behalf, and also recently on behalf of his brother Lloyd. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and The Palliative Care Unit, St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville will greatfully be acknowledged.