Thomas Steeves Arthurs, RCN C2ER, CD, Retd.

Age 90 passed away January 11, 2023, at home where his heart was the happiest. Born in Saint John, NB, to Gordon and Georgina (Steeves) Arthurs. Predeceased by siblings Murray; Cliff (Lota), Eva (Gus); Mac (Gert); Marjorie (Bill), and Carl (Dottie). He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Marian Irene (nee Elliott) formerly of Spa Springs; sons Gary (Ria) Ottawa; Terry, Kamloops; Todd (Marlene) Meadowvale; and daughter Debbie (Dennis Page) Halifax. He was blessed with many grand children — Jennifer; Denise; Melissa; Sean; (predeceased by) Michelle; Michael; Darren; Sheri; Cory; Elliot; Brad; Stephanie; Lydia; Maria and Ethan. Great Grand Children — Brienne; Gavin; Chloe; Linden; Bryant; Heidi; Olivia; Sophia; Victoria; Ellie; Josie; Theo; and twins Ivy and Nova.

Tom joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1951 in Edmonton, Alberta. Basic training in Cornwallis; Stokers Training in Naden; Served on HMC Ships: Wallaceburg (twice); Whitethroat, Quebec; Huron; Algonquin (twice); Cape Scott; Nipigon — briefly with the 6th Submarine Squadron. Stadacona Fleet School Instructor in Systems; Bear Trap Haul Down System; Mechanical Drawing.

Past Lions Club Member; and Lifelong Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 98 Kingston, NS.

He was passionate about golf — a founding member at Hartland Point Golf Course and longtime member at Paragon Golf and Country Club.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be a visitation on Wednesday, January 18th from  l pm — 3pm at the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., Middleton toll free: 1-855-825-3448 Donations in his honour may be made to Ronald McDonald House, any homeless shelter, or charity of your choice. On-line condolences or memories you may wish to share with the family may be made by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com