John Arbuckle

John Arbuckle

John Arbuckle Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 19 to Mar. 21, 2011.
ARBUCKLE, John Douglas "Spike" Peacefully in hospital, Friday, March 18, 2011 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Helen (Souliere). Loving father of Graydon (Lori). Proud grandfather of Kyle, Melissa, and Jenna. Will be dearly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his first wife of 52 years, Irva (nee Sparling) and dear brother Malcolm. Doug proudly served in the Royal Canadian Armed Forces Squadron 412 from 1942 until 1972. He was a member of the Air Force band and the Perth Citizens Band. Friends are invited to the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (with Masonic Lodge members and public to assemble for Service at 6:30 p.m.) and Tuesday after 9:30 a.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Doug may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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March 25, 2011

Dear Helen,

I was so sorry to read Doug's obituary in the paper. Jim and I enjoyed meeting you and your "music man" at Bridlewood Trails at Christmas time. (Jim is now in a nursing home.) Deepest sympathy to you and the family.

Jean-Marie Doan

Greg Balharrie

March 25, 2011

Graydon and Lori,

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

The Balharries - Joyce, Glenn, Greg and Nancy.

Bev Turton

March 22, 2011

Graydon and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the difficult time!

Bev

Frank Lagana

March 21, 2011

Graydon and Family,

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Frank and Pina Lagana

March 21, 2011

Graydon, Lori and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the difficult time!

Gerry & Lyne

Debi Kavanagh

March 21, 2011

Dear Graydon and Lori,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your dad John today.I know you and you family will miss him dearly. I do hope you find strength from your memories, family and friends at this difficult time. Hugs to all.

Nancy Stewart Mundt

March 21, 2011

Graydon...
So very sorry to hear about your Father.
I have some very nice memories of him.
I am absolutely sure, that he and Uncle Mal are now playing some wonderful music together...
Take care.

Crystal Storey

March 21, 2011

Graydon, Lori, Kyle, Melissa and Jenna please accept my warmest condolences
to all of you. May happy memories replace the sadness in your heart.

March 21, 2011

Graydon, Lori and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Please accept our sincere condolences.

Pierre-Louis Ponton and family.

March 21, 2011

Graydon,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Louise Seguin and family.

Raul Escobar

March 21, 2011

The Escobar family sends our deepest condolences to the Arbuckle family.
Our thoughts are with you today and always

March 21, 2011

Graydon,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sylvain Robitaille and family.

Bobbie Rawlings - Transport Canada

March 21, 2011

Dear Graydon, Lori & family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Dad & Grandfather. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Ron Oslund

March 20, 2011

Helen, Graydon, Lori and family,

Our deepest condolences during this very difficult time but perhaps John is no longer confused and is at peace now. Prayers and thoughts out to you from the Oslund family at this sad time.

March 20, 2011

Graydon, Lori and family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. We will keep you and your family in our hearts and prayers.
Keith and Marlyn Kemp

Cindy & Don MacKay

March 20, 2011

The MacKay family sends our deepest sympathy to the Arbuckle family. Doug always had a smile for everyone. He will be sincerely missed by the Perth Citizens' Band.
Our thoughts are with you today and always.

March 20, 2011

Graydon, Lori and family.
Our condolences with the loss of your Dad (and grandfather). Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
The Strampel family

March 20, 2011

Graydon, Lori and girls.
Our condolences with the loss of your Dad (and grandfather). Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
The Strampel family

Laurie Vorobej

March 20, 2011

Please accept our condolences on the passing of Doug. He will be missed in the clarinet section and by all of the members of the Perth Citizens' Band.

Laurie, Sandra, and Krysta Vorobej

Mike & Louise Prytula

March 20, 2011

Helen, Graydon, Lori & Children

Our sincerest condolences to you all. Doug had a very good and happy life. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Anne-Marie and Brian Lodge

March 19, 2011

Dear Graydon, Lori and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

March 19, 2011

Graydon and Lori
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Al and Wendy Drake Nepean, Ontario

Barry and Pauline Stewart

March 19, 2011

Dear Graydon -
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Dad, Doug. He was a very good man and I too have fond memories of he and Mal spending quality time together. Now, they will back together enjoying the music they both loved.
Sincerely

Dick & Helen Gallinger

March 19, 2011

Helen, Graydon, Lori, Kyle, Melissa and Jenna please accept our condolences to all of you. We are with all of you in spirit at this difficult time. We have many happy memories of our times with Doug and we will see all of you soon.

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