Arnold D. Tucker
April 1, 1952 to August 30, 2023
Obituary
Passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer.
Arnold was the son of the late Walter and Mary Tucker of St. Philip’s. He is survived by his two brothers and four sisters and a large number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Also his cat Mini.
A well known and beloved member of the community of St. Philip’s, Arnold was the recipient of many acts of support and kindness during his illness.
A special thank you to his neighbour and friend Ron who visited Arnold on a regular basis. Bob and Carol Crane also visited on a regular basis and often came with a fresh meal of fish. Arnold could always count on Janice and Donna Spurrell, his longtime neighbours.
The family is most grateful to Dr. Stewart Rorke and his co-workers at Eastern Health for the exceptional care provided.
Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Monday, September 4 at 11 a.m.
If desired, donations to the Cancer Society, the SPCA, or the St. Philip’s library.
Schedule
funeral
11:00am, Monday September 4th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Rest well my friend the harbor won’t be the same with out you
Just found out today about Arnold’s passing… I loved the time I spent with Arnold and thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent on the water… I count you as a good friend Arnold and I am saddened that you will not be there for a yarn when I go down to the water… RIP buddy…
Just found out today about Arnold’s passing… I loved the time I spent with Arnold and thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent on the water… I count you as a good friend Arnold and I am saddened that you will not be there for a yarn when I go down to the water… RIP buddy… Ed & Carolyn King and Family.
I was deeply saddened to have recently heard the news of Arnold’s passing. I had been trying to reach him for some time. My sincere condolences to all family.
Arnold was my friend and neighbor for many years. I will always treasure the memories of his friendship, his kindness, humor and wit, and the conversations we shared (he was a fountain of knowledge). He was one of the kindest souls I have known and he supported me through some difficult times. God bless you always, my dear friend.
We will miss you Arnold. You always had a kind word and a story. The world was made better by your presence. May you be at peace..
To Arnold’s family, having just read the many messages of condolences from local residents and beyond, it has all been said! Arnold you were missed over these past few months, missed but never to be forgotten or replaced! God’s Speed
Arnold was such a nice man. I got to know him when I lived by him near the beach. He was always out and about in the community. He was a staple at the St. Philips regattas. I tried to coerce him to row a race with me many times. He was well read and often tried to give me a history lesson that was over my head or provide me with some interesting fact that was relevant to the day with his contagious sense of humour. I’m glad that I got to know you Arnold. St. Philip s is at a great loss with you passing. Rest In Peace Arnold.
Dear Tucker Family,
Arnold was a fixture in St. Philips, and we loved having conversations with him. We liked his wit and modesty, and his concerns for the community. He was a true communal treasure. We’ll sourly miss him.
The Banzhaf Family
Peter,
I’m so sorry to hear of your brothers passing.
So sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing,my condolences to the families 🙏,, and I , like many people of Portugal Cove/St. Philip’s have stopped to pick up Arnold up on the road coming from St. Johns after getting groceries. I would always drive him right to his doorstep. It was never too much trouble to go out of your way for some of the kind heart and a smile on his face. He was always so thankful to be picked up. …..
A true and honest friend to the entire community. You will be sadly missed. Keep on laughing and being positive Arnold. RIP my friend.
Clo and Family
Please know we are thinking of you as you grieve the loss of your brother and uncle. May the memories you share as a family bring some comfort in the days ahead.
Joanne& Jamey
To all Arnold’s family. Very saddened to hear of his death. I missed seeing him going in Thorburn Road. Many a time I picked him up and brought him out to the Mall. His intellect and knowledge of the world were truly amazing . He was very well read and loved to get into a deep discussion. I really like the school picture in the obituary. That was the handsome little boy I remember from childhood . Our grandmothers were sisters, we all grew up and went to school here. Love to you all. God speed Arnold. May you rest in God’s peace, and rise in glory. Sincerely Charlie and Shirley Gosse. (Squires)
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of Arnold’s family. May He Rest In Peace!!!
i am so sorry i got the time of Arnold’s service wrong for today.. i’ve written Arnold a couple of songs & seel sporry i ndeve got to know him better. My heartfelt condolences to eveyrone for your loss. He will be missed by many, me included.
I was sadden to hear the passing of my youngest uncle, he will be great missed by family and friends. My condolences to the his brothers and sisters.
R.I.P. Arnold. Thank you for the many conversations over the years. You will always be missed here on Thorburn Rd beach area. I’m sure our dog Lola has been waiting for you. You were good buddies.
Terry Hussey and Jim Spurrell
Deepest condolences to all the family and friends . May you rest in peace Arnold .
We would like to send our condolences to the family. My dad was great friends with Arnold since they were children. Rest in peace Arnold
Wayne Snow and Melissa Snow
Jimi Squires Here ; Last Spring I Visited Arnold And We Visited Pete Thorpe ; We Three Started School Together ; Never An Ill Thought Word Or Deed Between Us ; Pete And Arnold Were Close Neighbours And Friends ; Let’s Hope Their Friendship Continues In Fishermen’s Green .
We were so sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Arnoid D. Tucker. We have known Arnoid for more than 30 years. He was well educated, kind and knowlegeable. He helped us a lot since we settled down in this community. The local roses he gave to us are growing well around our house. We will miss him very much. Our sincere condolences to his relatives. Rest in peace Arnold!
So sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing. My sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.
Roseanne and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your brother.
Deepest condolences to the family. Arnold was a good friend to the Stapleton family. Lots of great chat and laughter. Arnold will be missed deeply.
So sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing. Our sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.
Ed and Agatha Howlett
To all the family, our heartfelt condolences. He will surely be missed. Hugs.
I have so many good memories of growing up in St Phillips . How many Friday nights as a teenager did we walk to Portugal cove for a dance at Father Laceys ? . Arnold was in a lot of those good times .. No matter what we did Arnold was always the nicest guy there . I am lucky enough to have stopped down by the beach and talked to him several years ago while home from Ontario on vacation . He was still the nicest guy there . So long Onions it was a pleasure
Arnold will be greatly missed in his community. I am a neighbor and thought the world of him. He always had time for a chat and was generous with whatever he had. If he lcounted you as a friend, you were very lucky. He was loyal, kind and extremely smart. And his kindness to animals was something I always admired. I’m so glad I was able to recently see Arnold one more time in front of his house for a brief chat and a smile. I will miss Arnold very much.
So sorry to learn of Arnold’s passing , our sincere condolences to all his family, may he rest in peace.
Sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one.
Roy & Barbara Meade.
I was so sad to hear of Arnold’s passing!. My condolences to his family . He was an icon in this community.! I loved talking to him while walking my dog as he was a wealth of knowledge and we could have a conversation about anything! I have missed seeing him since his illness ,but on the few occasions that he was out and I asked how he was doing ,he was always positive! A gentle man and a gentleman!!
Remembering the many funny chats with Arnold when we see each other on the beach or around our community
He was a great wealth of knowledge and a lot of it was jesters of a good person
Rest easy Arnold
Avalons Lynn ( as he always called me )
Sincere sympathy to Arnold’s family. He will be missed in our community.
So sorry to hear about Arnold’s passing . We waved to him every Sunday on our way to church and I didn’t know if he knew me but when I spoke to him he said “Your Man’s daughter”.
Fern Somerton and Dave Ryan
To Arnold’s family
So very sorry to hear of his passing
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
So Sorry, Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All At This Sad Time.
We were very sorry to learn of Arnold’s passing and wish to extend our most sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Sincere Condolences to all Arnold’s Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Arnold 🙏
We will all greatly miss seeing Arnold and hearing stories from him about his life or about the things he’s been reading. Arnold was always a fantastic neighbour – caring, thoughtful, and kind. Had lots of laughs with him too.
All the best to his family.
To all of Arnolds Family,
I am so sorry to hear the news of Arnold’s passing.
Have many fond memories of him.
May he RIP , he was a great friend.
So very sorry to hear of Arnold’s death. I was always touched by his warm and caring nature. I admired how he looked out for the stay animals that came his way. His kindness and generosity were very evident., as was his intelligence. May he Rest in Peace. Condolences to his friends and family.
My condolences to all Arnold’s family. He will be missed around the community.
Deepest condolences to Arnold’s family. He will be missed
Deepest condolences to Arnold’s family.
Roseanne & family. Deepest condolences on the loss of your brother Arnold. Had a chat with him a few months ago. He had a great sense of humor and a friendly disposition. May he RIP
Good friend never forget ya!
Deepest condolences to those closest to Arnold .Imet him a few times and was entralled not only by his kind heart but his intelligence and wit . My understanding from reading other comments made is that the community of St phillips were truly blessed to have such an icon living in their midst He will be sadily missed by all who truly loved him .RIPArnold