(1945-2015) - Art passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday November 7th, 2015 at the age of 70 years. He was the dear father to Cassie (Matt Parker). Papa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Maggie and Millie. Dear brother of Bernie (Fern), Florence (Jerry pre-deceased), Anne (Peter), Theresa (Don) and Irene (Barry). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Alda Gauthier. Art was a self employed electrician he owned and operated Art’s Electric for over 30 years. Family receiving friends at HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES, 362 Airport Rd., on Tuesday November 10th from 1 until 3pm., a celebration of his life will be follow at 3 pm. Donations to the Nipissing Serenity Hospice in memory of Art (“aka Tommy”) will be gratefully acknowledged by his family. Online condolences at www.hillsidefuneral.ca.
With tears we saw you suffer,
As we watched you fade away,
Our hearts were almost broken,
As you fought so hard to stay.
We knew you had to leave us,
But you never went alone,
For part of us went with you
The day you left your home.