John ARNOLD

ARNOLD, John
1934 - 2017
An architectural design consultant, John Arnold was Head of Design for the Canadian Science and Technology Museum, including his creation of the popular Crazy Kitchen. As a graphic and industrial designer, he was a senior member of the team for the Canadian Pavilion at Expo 67. He was a design consultant for the Royal Tyrell Museum of Palaeontology in Drumheller, Alberta and for the Memorial Chapel in the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum. John's true love was residential architecture. After leaving government service he worked for over 30 years as a consultant. A multiple award winner, he was in high demand for his work on private residences. He was also an accomplished artist and illustrator. John obtained his Music Diploma (Piano) from the Royal Conservatory, and was a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design. He was a generous donor to the National Arts Centre and the National Gallery of Canada, and established a continuing scholarship for music students at the Glen Gould School in Toronto. For thirteen years he sponsored the annual Music at Cookstown concerts in co- operation with the Glen Gould School. Active in his community on numerous projects, John was a member of the City of Ottawa's Local Architectural Conservation Committee. For many years he was a Director of Heritage Ottawa, whose logo he designed. He was also the editor of the Ottawa Guide to Heritage Structures, the definitive handbook on the most important heritage houses and industrial structures in the city. Consistently considerate and gracious, John was a natural gentleman. His honest, spontaneous broad smile welcomed everyone. John, an only child, was born in Cookstown, Ontario to Evelyn and Lorne Arnold. He is survived by his life partner and his cousins Jerry, Carolyn, Judy and Hugh. He died peacefully at the age of 83. Stephen Boissonneault, the love of John's life for 48 years, was at his bedside. John will be laid to rest at a private ceremony, beside his parents in the Alliston Union Cemetery in Alliston, Ontario.