Obituary of Vanessa Arthur
Vanessa Leigh Arthur (nee Legacy) died peacefully in Owen Sound on January 15th, 2019 at the age of 47 years. Vanessa is survived by her mother, Lynn Legacy; her husband, Jim Arthur and her son, Emmett Arthur, all of Owen Sound; her in-laws, Vic and Barb Arthur of Owen Sound and Michele and Barry Johns, of Chatsworth; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Matt and Sandy Arthur, of Wiarton, Jessica and Ian MacPherson, of Okotoks, AB, Lucas and Kendra Arthur, of London, and Madison Arthur, of Owen Sound. Loving aunt to CJ, Mackenzie, Harper, Reese and Elliette. Predeceased by her grandparents, Denise Deloughery and Ed Deloughery and her uncle, John Deloughery. Vanessa graduated from West Hill Secondary School in 1990. She then attended the University of Waterloo with a degree in Social Work and University of Toronto with her Bachelors of Education in 1997. Vanessa taught at Walkerton District Secondary School, Chief T’Selehye School in Fort Good Hope, NWT, and most of her career at West Hill Secondary School in Owen Sound. Vanessa was a dedicated teacher of special education and always had her student’s best interests at heart. The family would like to thank Dr. Sandu and Dr. Hodgson of the Owen Sound Oncology Department, Dr. Follwell at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, and all of her caregivers/hospital staff for their care and dedication.
A Visitation will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1450 – 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound on Sunday, January 20th, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Vanessa’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Chapman House Grey Bruce Hospice or the Breakfast Program at the Owen Sound District Secondary School and may be made through the BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 250 – 14th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 3X8 (519-376-7492). Messages of condolence may be sent to the family on-line at www.woodfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Vanessa
Arthur 1971 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Owen Sound, Province: Ontario
Dear Jim,
I was saddened to hear of Vanessa’a passing at such a young age. She was a wonderful addition to our staff when she lived in Fort Good Hope. On behalf of all up here, I extend our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Seamus