Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the age of 85 at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville.

Art is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Ruby (née Black).

To Ruby he was the love of her life, her soul mate, and she will always love him and keep him in her heart forever.

He is the cherished father of Sharon Hunter, Marlene (Douglas Timms), and Colleen Fearon (Paul Wilson).

Proud grandfather of Jackie Robbins (Richard), Kelly Bubar, Daniel (Dawn), Kevin (Ellen), Sara (Mathew), Robert (Shannon), Steven (Marci), and David (Tasha).

Adored great-grandfather of Daniel, Julie, Shelby, Bradley, Emily, Abigael, Reilly, Arwen, Clark, Hunter, Owen, Austin, Olivia, Tyler, Jaxon, Maverick, Emerson, Kayley, and Maddie, and great-great grandfather of Elijha.

Art is survived by his sister Carol Ashby, and predeceased by his brothers Earl Matthews, Rick Maracle, and John Maracle.

He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Sandy Black, Ken & Betty Roberts, and Ruth Maracle.

He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Arthur retired from General Motors where he held many different positions in the plant including an innovative cleaner attendant. He was a former Deacon at the Seventh Day Adventist Church (College Park) and after moving to Bowmanville with Ruby, they were welcomed into the Bowmanville Seventh Day Adventist Church where they have been members since.

In keeping with Art’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for the near future. Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.