Desmond Arthur
Desmond Arthur

Obituary of Desmond John Arthur

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Our beloved Des left us to join his son Jon when he passed away from pneumonia on October 19th 2012. He is mourned and will be deeply missed by his wife of 30 years, Gloria Arthur and his daughter Susan Arthur. A most wonderful father to us all, he will also be greatly missed by his step children and grandchildren; Carol, Sylvia and Savanah Ridpath, Simone Young, Heather and Kale Hall, Derek, Robin, Kristen and Brian Ridpath, his brother in law Colin Geraghty and his son in law Keith Henderson, as well as many, many friends. Des made this country his home when he emigrated from England in 1956. He had a long career as a research engineer for Lockheed. Des was loved by everyone who met him. He had a great sense of humor and was a terrific tease. He shared his love of the sea with his wife Gloria and together they had many adventures on their sailboat, Ange De Mer. His later years would find him having a pint (or two) at the Seabright Brewery where you would find him most Tuesdays and Thursdays having a laugh with the crew. Des will be remembered for his good nature, his big laugh and his huge heart. We love you Desi Doo.
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1925 - 2012

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