Our beloved William (Paddy) Arthur passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 6th at the age of 74, at his home in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
He was born on March 17, 1947 in Port Arthur, Ontario to Mary and Wilbert Arthur.
Paddy and his family resided in Port Arthur/Thunder Bay until 2001 when they moved to B.C.
Paddy is sorely missed by his son Devin Arthur (Nova), granddaughter Tessa, and grandson Reilly, his sisters, Marlene Hogarth (Bill), Christine Lod (Byron), Catherine Arthur, and brother Robert Arthur (Francine). He was a loving uncle to Mary Hogarth (Fritz), Christine Hogarth (Paul), Tamara Coffey (Robert), Beau Arthur (Laura), Ryan Arthur (Bonnie), David Lod (Tanis), Elizabeth Lod (Devin #2), Alexander Lod (Chantal), and Adam Arthur (Lindsay) and many grand-nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his wife Marilyn (Grottenberg), parents Mary and Wilbert Arthur, nephew William Hogarth, brother-in-law William Hogarth, and parents-in-law Mae and Melvin Grottenberg.
Paddy attended Port Arthur Collegiate Institute and Laurentian University where he excelled at both academics and football. At a young age he overcame immense challenges, forming his strength, will and entrepreneurial spirit.
He took on managing the New Ontario Hotel, then later, owning and operating The Office lounge. Determined, he launched a career in construction; first as a self-employed home builder, then as an established general contractor and site superintendent, until his retirement in his sixties. Paddy was, in his employer’s words, as honest and hard-working as they came. His skills as a contractor were not limited to the job however, as Paddy willingly shared his know-how with the countless people that were fortunate to have worked alongside him.
Paddy, Marilyn, and Devin spent their summers at camp on Lake Superior, where the door was always open for friends and family to stay and enjoy a meal he would have lovingly cooked.
Known as a coupon collector, he opted for the plain-and-simple. However, when it came to others, Paddy’s passion was to give – be it time and effort on a renovation project, presents given at Christmas and birthdays, or covering the bill for dinner at a restaurant.
Paddy’s love, generosity and kindness will be with all of us always, in our hearts.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in the Chapel of Sargent & Son Funeral Home. Those wishing to attend are asked to register on Paddy’s page at www.sargentandson.com. In place of flowers, a memorial gift can be made to the Chilliwack Hospice Society in honour of Paddy Arthur at chilliwackhospice.org/donate.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Paddy Arthur Wednesday October 6th 2021..
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Death notice for the town of: THUNDER-BAY, Province: Ontario