Mr. Joseph Samuel Arthur

My Uncle Joe was everything to me. My heart is broken. I had candlelight last night for uncle Joe . I know he knows and understands how he will be missed. He is in my heart. I love you Marge xoxo see you soon

Grandpa was a huge part of everyone’s life he met. He was big on family. Growing up in the same house with him anytime you walked in he would be on the couch watching house racing which he would stop ask how your day was, what you did. He was very engaged and cared for what his grandkids did. He would tell you to take a seat and finally you would watch horse racing with him. As he dialled on the phone to bid he would ask you “what’s your favourite horse” for me I knew nothing about horse racing so I picked a random number and finally after numerous times he would teach you all the skills he had and why he picked the horses he did. Grandpa was big on passing along any knowledge you had to share with other people so they can learn from you. Times my grandma use to travel to Cuba grandpa would stay home, nan would tell myself and my siblings to watch him while she went on vacation. You would often find grandpa gone outside to have a walk to the park bench and meeting all his friends there. He would often times tell you to go in the freezer and grab a ice cream, you would go grab two knowing he wanted one as well, then you would be sitting there eating ice cream together. He made sure not to tell anyone that secret that he shared his ice cream with you and not the others. If he ever shared ice cream with you, you knew for sure you were special because that was something he wouldn’t share with just anyone. As the years passed he continued asking how your day was, what you did. He always so supportive of family and encouraged them to keep learning and grow their knowledge so one day they can pass it along to someone else. Grandpa was big on family reunions and never once missed on. He use to rent out cottages in the summer time and take all the grandkids. He was the one that taught me to fish, catch frogs or grasshoppers, he passed along all his wisdom he had. Grandpa was loved by many especially my grandma who was always there. He will be deeply missed xoxo

Our condolences to you Shirley and the family. May God give you strength to see you through this difficult time. I must say, Joe went at a beautiful time. Easter Sunday. RIP Joe.

To Aunt Shirley and Family. I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. I know you all will miss him so much. I really apologize for not keeping in touch. You and Uncle Joe were so welcoming and kind when we all reconnected. Please take care in these turbulent times. I will write soon. Love Lynn

To Aunt Shirley and Family So sorry for your loss. It’s a strange time right now. Tough for you all not to be able to have a funeral. He is at peace now. You have great memories that you will cherish! Love Sue and Tim Harris.

Good bye Uncle Joe ;; you were a hoot for sure and a cantankerous sob and you know it .. loved to party with you always old wise one so I guess the next time I see you your buying a round cus you;ve been around the cloud for a while love you always. your niece sandy and don

Aunt Shirley and Family - Our sympathy to you all on the passing of Uncle Joe. It was nice to be with you all today via the internet. Technology can be a good thing at this time. Peace - Carol & Bob McLaughlin - Seattle, Washington

To the Arthur family. I have such wonderful childhood memories of the Arthur family living across the street. Mr. Arthur was always walking up Keele Street to grab a coffee or pick up shopping. Always fixing up the house....projects of painting....gardening....windows. The house was his foundation for his family in which he took great pride in. A true family man that loved his family and friends. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Arthur and his children. May he rest in eternal peace. Mary Ellen and family.

Hugs and prayers to Aunt Shirley and family at this very sad time hugs to all, in my thoughts and prayers Love Jill

I would like to offer my condolences to the family

Dear Shelley and family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

To Shelley, Andrew & Family, Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. We are very sorry for your loss.

Grandpa was a quite man most of the time, but very observant, taking everything in, sometimes abruptly pipping in. He was loved by many, especially by my nan who has been incredibly devoted by his side taking care of him. As well as his children and many grandchildren. He was very hard working, always fixing something with his house. Many memories have been helping to fix things around the house. From carrying bricks one brick at a time at around five years old to hand them to grandpa who was doing a drive way, to putting grout in between titles around 9 and holding his tools in between. Every time I fix something in my own house I think of him. His hard work, caring nature and humour were some of his many traits. He put a lot of emphasis on school and work. Always asking how school was going and giving $50 and saying “this to buy a textbook” with everyone just nodding and no one having the heart to tell him textbooks have increased over the years. He was always interested in what we did for work. When I told him I would be doing a placement in corrections at a federal men’s prison there was a period of silence and then he just replied “I think that’s too dangerous for you” before I could even justify it he said “What’s the matter with you? What does your partner have to say about this? What’s the hell is the matter with him?!” This is the many ways he randomly piped in and shows he cares. He was very big on family and did a lot to support family reunions every year. As a child every year on Easter we would go to McDonalds because he thought we had too much junk food and needed a toy in a happy meal. McDonalds seemed to be grandpas go to. Every time nan was away in Cuba she would stock the fridge and freezer with food for grandpa to reheat and ask us to check on him while she’s away. Many times while checking on grandpa and asking him if he ate he would tell me “there’s no food here” and explain that he went to McDonalds for 2 cheeseburgers. Looking in the freezer there was still many frozen dinners. Before leaving he would say “pick a lucky number” while watching the horse races on TV. He would bet on this horse. As a kid I really loved horses and grandpa’s solution was taking me to the horse track. He told me we are going to look at horses. We watched the horses races many times and he would always ask “what do you think about this horse?” Before placing his bet. I love my grandpa very much and miss him dearly.

Hi Dad You will forever be in my heart. I thank you for all you gave me. Thank you for teaching me that family is supposed to help family and that we should be there for each other. I have 4 beautiful sisters who I love adore thanks to you and mom. I have a brother also. Thank you for the holidays and the time you spent with me and my children. Thank you for helping mom look after my children and for their childhood memories at Keele street. Dad I am sure going to miss you. You will always be forever in my heart. Love you always your daughter Shelley xoxoxo until we meet again.

Sorry for loss sending prayers and hugs and our condolences to you and your family.