Arthur Fred King

KING, Arthur Fred - Passed away gently, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at The Westmount Long Term Care Residence at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Ruth, loving father of Ruth Anne (Ken), Lois and Gwen (Tom), cherished grandfather of Dan, Ben (Valerie), Levi, Kristyn (Mark), David (Lauren) and William, much loved great-grandfather of Abby and Zachary and dear brother-in-law of Ted Barnes. Predeceased by his parents James and Nellie (nee Rice) King and his sisters Gwen King and Grace Barnes. Throughout his life, Arthur was a member of the Riverdale United Church in Toronto, the Brimley Road Alliance Church in Scarborough, the First Alliance Church in Scarborough, the Canadian Radio Relay League and the Boys Brigade of Canada. He worked for Lincoln Electric LLP for his entire career as a loyal and dedicated employee. Relatives and friends will be received at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa St. S. (at Westmount Rd.), Kitchener on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10 until 11 a.m. at the First Alliance Church, 3250 Finch Ave. E., Scarborough with the Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m. Arthur will be laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to the staff at The Westmount Long Term Care Residence and to personal care companion Omesh Persaud for their excellent care and loving support for Art. As expressions of sympathy, donations to HCJB Global, the First Alliance Church Building Fund or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-743-8900.