Art died unexpectedly on September 1, 2015. He was born on April 11, 1944 in Yarmouth, NS and lived a fulfilling life in Powell River, Vancouver and Victoria. He is survived by his wife Alana; two sons Kevin and Ben (Nona); grandchildren Ava, McKinley, Ayla and Holden; and his brothers Kelly and Mark. Art will be fondly remembered for his love of family and for being an inspirational coach, mentor and teacher.
A gathering to remember and celebrate Art’s life will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 2-4pm at the Oak Bay Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave. A donation may be made to a charity that touches your heart.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
35 Responses
To Alana, Mark, Kelly and Family,
Thinking about all of you at this very sad time.
Lisa
It is very hard to believe that someone with such a wonderful amount of positive energy is gone. I will never forget his debut as ‘Naramata Jones’ at a Leadership Training for Volunteers course in the mid ’80’s. Rest in peace, Art. Linda Cross
We were shocked and saddened to read of Art’s unexpected death on Sept 1st. Having had business dealings with Art while we owned Travelworld plus being a neighbour on St. Ann Street for many, many years we will miss his wave and hellos as we walk by.
Our sympathy to Alana and family.
Bob and Sheila
Dear Alana, Ben and The Rest of The Family.
Art, Alana, Ben and I go all the way back to Soccertron in the late Seventies and early Eighties. I will sorely miss “Arthur” and his big smile and talking about our kids and sports.
We are so very sad and sorry for you all and if there’s anything we can do for you, please call or email.
Dave and Deb
To Alana and family,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of your loss.
Jill
Dear Alana,
I am deeply sorry for your loss and I am sending all my love. I got to know Art through his many cheerful visits to Chris’ salon and then we bonded over our love of Paris. We exchanged many Paris emails when Art was planning your Paris trip and his enthusiasm and insatiable quest for the ‘best of’ everything was infectious. Chris and I still have to try some of the restaurants he suggested!
Alana, you have been such a wonderful friend and support to Chris and I over the years. Even though distance prevents me from being there, please know you are in my thoughts. We are both here for you and I am sorry we won’t be there next Saturday to lend support and tell you in person how much we love you and we loved Art.
My sympathies to you and your family.
Love,
Erin
Dear Alana & Family,
So sorry to hear of Art’s sudden passing. His positive and optimistic attitude had an influence on so many people. May you find comfort in each other at this time of sorrow.
Many of Art’s friends are there to support you. When the time is right, we invite you to come and visit us at Earthspring Sanctuary (250 478 6544).
Love
Michael Bocking
Evelyn Samuel
Alana and boys – so sorry to read of Art’s sudden passing. I will always remember Art with fondness. Love to you all.
I knew Art through Cursillo, a Christian community which holds annual weekend gatherings. Art was involved with several of those and was always a welcome addition. He was warm, graceful, and gentle, and interested in others. Given his profession, it was no surprise that he spoke so well and often with passion. I hadn’t seen him in a few years but the memories I have of him will endure. Sympathies to his family and friends.
Art will be missed but his contribution and friendship lives on.