Arthur A. « Art » Locke
1941-2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Arthur A. Locke,
husband to Karen (McConaghy, Richardson) Locke, announce his passing
which occurred on Wendesday, November 28, 2018 at the Saint John
Regional Hospital. Born on April 11, 1941 in Glace Bay, NS,
he was one of the 17 children of Stanley and Jessie (Walker)
Locke.
Art was employed as a Pipefitter with UA local 213 for many
years. He was a family man and dotted on his
grandsons. He will be missed by his family and many friends,
especially John and Lori Richardson, Bob Pade, Debbie England, Valerie
Carins and Bob Williams who were always there and up for an adventure
with Art.
Art will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 25 years,
Karen, his step-son Mark (Aimee) Richardson, his grandsons: Cole and
Callan Richardson, brothers Thomas and Leonard Locke, sisters: Debra
Kopinto, Lucy Digout, Martha Bartlett, Doris Devison, Beulah King and
Gloria Kucherwry along with many nieces, nephews and members of his
extended family
Besides his parents, Art was predeceased by his brothers:
Leslie, John, Jack, David, Samuel and Stanley
« Sonny » Locke, sisters: Margaret Moore and Lovelette
Carter.
The family would like to extend many thanks to Terri-Lynn
Reed, the extra-mural nurses Art has had over the years including Sam
and Colleen. And to the many doctors who oversaw Art’s care;
Dr.’s Le, Whalen, Burnell, Campbell and Mowatt, in
addition to the Oncology and Palliative Care Departments, your
compassion will never be forgotten. Art’s family would also
like to extend a special thank you to United Association Local 213;
Welders, Plumbers, Pipefitters, Steam Fitters, Service Technicians,
and Sprinkler Fitters for their support and to the NB and
International UA staff.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint
John (634-7424) where visitation will take place on
Sunday, December 2 from 2-4 and 6-8 with a Legion Tribute beginning at
7 PM. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 3
at 2:00 PM from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel with interment
to take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to a charity of
donor’s choice.
www.brenansfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Arthur A Art Locke 19412018..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
