Arthur Donald Cartier
Died: January 25, 2012 | Place: Victoria Hospital
Obituary
CARTIER, Arthur Donald “Art”…At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Arthur Cartier in his 98th year. Loving father of Lynda Thoman and her husband Robert of Strathroy. Dear grandfather of Crystal Reif and her husband Rob Wyatt of London. Loved great-grandfather of Jordan and Shelby Reif of London. Also remembered by his dear friend of 78 years, Marion Kehoe and many friends and neighbors. Predeceased by his sister Bonnie Stubble (2003) of Chatham. Mr. Cartier was the son of Arthur Cartier and Kate McDonald of Chatham; grandson of Francis Cartier and Mary Peltier; and of Daniel McDonald and Hannah Marsland all of Chatham. Great-grandson of Francis Cartier and Ester Ojie of Quebec; and John Crossley Marsland and Jane Hart of Petrolia. In 1942 he married Myrtle Irene Garlick of Chatham (1921-1957). In 1963 he married Wilma Jennet Holden Speck of West Nissouri (1920-1990). Mr. Cartier was London South provincial candidate in 1959, and runner up in 1967 for London Board of Control. For 1970-71 he was elected to Board of Control and appointed Deputy Mayor when Jack Irvine resigned to be the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. He won ten consecutive Board elections in 22 years; and headed the Public Utilities Commission polls for 1992-93-94, being Vice Chairman in 1992 and Chairman in 1993. He then was elected to Thames Valley District School Board from 2000 to 2004 and Co-Ordinator of Reunion London 1988, the forerunner to London’s 1993 celebration 200. He was Worshipful Master of King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge No. 378 A.F. & A.M. in 1967, District Chaplain in 1982, Member of the Lodge of Perfection, Rose Croix, Moore Sovereign Consistory (32nd Degree), Mocha Temple and Shrine Club. He was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Moose Lodge, Certificate of Merit and Honorary member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Honorary member of the Canadian Provost Corps and a member of London Mission Services. He was the Erskine United Church Sunday School Superintendant, Licenced Lay Preacher for 31 years and session member of Calvary United Church. He was a former member of London Chamber of Commerce, Western Fair Executive, Upper Thames Conservation Authority, Middlesex-London District Health Unit (Chairman), Home and School President, Princess Elizabeth School. He cast his first vote supporting church union as a member of Chatham St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in 1925.
Art graduated McKeough Public School; and Chatham Collegiate, winning senior track championship; later setting Kent County long jump record; won city basketball scoring titles and scored 57 points in a 1940 game with Blenheim; Coached and Umpired in Chatham and London.
He was elected Chatham member 15th Ontario older boys parliament in 1936, and was a cabinet member. Art was the Chatham Daily News sports editor 1937-40 where among his forecasts was the exact eighth round in 1937 when Joe Louis knocked out James Braddock for World’s Heavyweight Boxing title. He later wrote for The Windsor Star and Kitchener Record before beginning 28 years with the London Free Press as Writer, Farm and Financial Editor; and from 1950 Public Relations Officer until shortly prior to early retirement on his first election to Board of Control.
Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 27th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service will be conducted at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, January 28th. at 10:30 am. A Masonic Service under the auspices of King Solomon’s Lodge No. 378 A.F. & A.M. will be held at the funeral home at 6:30pm Friday. Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations in his honour may be made to the Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1 or to the Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London, ON N5Z 1S1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
All in all Dad, A pretty amazing life led by a pretty amazing man. You will be missed
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I remember volunteering with Art to man the London-Middlesex Historical Society booth in the Confederation Building at the Western Fair approximately 16 years ago and he had more energy at 81 than the Energizer Bunny.
Art was a very special individual and he will be remembered fondly forever.
Dear Linda & family,my deepest sympathy in your loss,Art will be missed ,he was a wonderful friend of our family for many,many years. I enjoyed “touring” Art’s garden with him-he took great pride in his flowers& oh those tomatoes!May all your wonderful memories give you strength as you remember a life well lived. With fond memories,
Ella Davies,
Calgary ,Alberta
Dear Lynda,Bob:Uncle Art was a special uncle to me, very kind, generous. We were blessed to have him our lives. He certainly lived a full life and touched many people.He will be missed. With love, Bee & Mary.
Art will always hold a very special place in our hearts. He was truely an unique, kind and wonderful gentleman with many varied interests.
He will be dearly missed by our family.
Marion, Dianne, Carolyn and Pat Kehoe and families.
I can’t remember when I first met Art but I was with my grandmother Loretta Moore who started the Ladies East Liberal Association. probably 1962-3 I kept in touch with him over the years and he always had a nice thing to say about my Grandmother after her passing. I am also a Shriner and was pleased to see Art at some of our functions and chat with him. RIP Art you will be surly missed
It is with great sadness that I heard of Arts passing —I first came into contact with ART about 12 years ago when I was involved in the making up of the ADAIR and BEATTIE family tree —–Of course Art was a big help ,in the history of both families
Dear Linda and Family. Kevin and I send along sincere condolences for the passing of your Dad. Anytime I had some family tree questions I knew Art would be able to help me. When I would speak with him he seemed like he had all the time in the world for me. He was a very kind, intelligent, lovely man. I know he and Mom (Carol) will be catching up on all the Cartier news.
Take care,
Kim and Kevin Dodge
“Art’y” was truly one of the most amazing men I have met in my lifetime. His love of life, his country, his city, baseball,and people shall always in my memory run longer and deeper than the River Thames !
Men like Art Cartier don’t come along everyday. And the thing we need to learn from Art, is to have the ability to ask the question, frequently and with conviction: How can I help? What can I do for the community around me?
His example of community leadership and public service is model for all of us.
Thank you Art – thank you for service, dedication, and compassion.
Art Cartier was a good man, who served his city with distinction. A man of honour and integrity, a gracious man with a good sense of humour and a passionate commitment to service above self. Rest in peace, Art. You will be greatly missed.
Dear Lynda and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your wonderful father, Art. I have many fond memories of your father. He was an intelligent and interesting man who could ‘spin a yarn’ and keep us in stitches with all his stories of the Cartier family. Mom would always share selections and stories from his books.He will be missed, Warmest Regards, Rick and Lyn(Williams)Faulds and family
Lynda and family:
It is with sadness that I offer condolence in Art’s memory. I will miss the great conversations we had regarding our Chatham days, Detroit Tigers, and seniors activities and problems.
Art was a lifetime member of the London Oldtimers Sports Association, much loved and respected. He hated to miss one of our luncheons. He was also a regular at the London Free Press retirees monthly breakfasts which he enjoyed so much.
His spirit was an unsurpassed trait and without a doubt he leaves a huge void in our lives. Rest in peace old friend.
Dear Linda & Family. We were so sorry to hear of cousin Art’s’s.passing. Fr.Dick, Jean Besselaer & I were leaving Chatham this morning at 7.30 to attend Arts funeral. The road conditions were so bad that we turned around & came home. I’m sure Art would have understood. He was very special to all our family & we will miss him.He was a very Special man.
Love Ron & Vera Sadler.
We are sorry to hear of Art’s passing. I’m sure you will miss him very much. He was a very kind man. We were on our way to the funeral service, but were hindered by the messy roads due to the snow storm. Know that we were thinking of your family.
Ted Beattie
Doug and Wendy Beattie
Art was a household name for me growing up in London. His devotion to the city, and to public service, are truly awe-inspiring.
My sincere condolences for your loss; I fear people like Art are a vanishing breed.