Brian Andrew McArthur
January 25, 1944 to September 24, 2022
Obituary
Passed away suddenly at home on September 24th, 2022. Predeceased by loving wife Loretta McArthur (Vaughan) and his parents Kenneth and Dorothy Anne McArthur. Survived by daughter Elaine (Paul Follett) and son Andrew (Jillian Keough). Also left to mourn are two treasured grandchildren Olivia and Mason Follett, sister Susan Beveridge, sisters-in-Law Margaret (Garfield Avery) and Marilyn (Charlie Cofield), and brother-in-law Howard Vaughan (Linda). He will also be forever missed by his extended family of nieces and nephews. Brian will be always remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
Brian was born in Croydon, England, and moved to St. John’s from Europe in 1959 . After meeting and marrying Loretta, he went to Memorial University and was conferred with a degree in civil engineering in 1975. He began his career in consulting for municipal works, but the majority of his working life was for the City of Mount Pearl. He served first as Town Engineer, then as Town Manager and saw the growth of the Town and its transition to a City in 1988. He continued working with the City until his retirement in 2002.
In addition to his professional engineering career, he also contributed his time and energy in his volunteer efforts for public health care in the province. He served as a board member of the former Children’s Rehabilitation Centre and as the President of the Newfoundland Society for the Physically Disabled. Brian was also a founding member of the Health Care Corporation of St. John’s, where, serving as a board member, he actively involved with the expansion of health services and the creation of Eastern Health.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Lorne Adams, Dr. Carol Joyce, Dr. Julia Trahey, and Dr. Calvin MacCallum for their care over the recent months and years.
Visitation is scheduled for 2 – 4 PM and 7-9 PM on Tuesday, September 27th, and Wednesday, September 28th, at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John’s. A funeral service will be held at George Street United Church, George Street, St. Johns, at 2 PM on Thursday, September 29th. Interment will be at 2 PM on Friday, September 30th at Broad Cove United Church Cemetery, Broad Cove. Donations may be made in his memory to Diabetes Canada, or the charity of your choice.
“Perhaps passing through the gates of death is like passing quietly through the gate in a pasture fence. On the other side, you keep walking, without the need to look back. No shock, no drama, just the lifting of a plank or two in a simple wooden gate in a clearing. Neither pain, nor floods of light, nor great voices, but just the silent crossing of a meadow.” – Mark Helprin
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on September 27, 2022
7-9 p.m. on September 27, 2022
2-4 p.m. on September 28, 2022
7-9 p.m. on September 28, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Thursday September 29th
George Street United Church
Interment will take place on Friday, September 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the United Church Cemetery, at Broad Cove.
Elaine and family,
Sending my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara Bragg
Had the pleasure of meeting & working with Brian & the City manager in a consulting role in the late 90’s . R.I.P., Brian.
Roger and I send our sincere sympathy to Brian’s family at this sad time .
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all as you go through these difficult days and weeks .
Hugs to all of you
Andrew,
We were so sad to hear of your father’s passing. Our love to your family.
Sarah Mathieson and Bryan Curtis
Andrew & family – Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your father.
To the McArthur family and friends, please accept my most sincere condolences. His contribution to both the engineering profession and the City of Mount Pearl were significant and made a positive difference. While I didn’t know him well, I know of his work ethic and dedication. We are forever grateful for his public service and especially his contribution to the City. I hope you have great memories to comfort you at this difficult time.
Gerry Antle
So sorry to hear this sad news of Brian’s passing. He was a great friend ever since we et while studying enginner in the 1970’s.. Rest In Peace my friend
Don and Maureen Dalley
To All The Family:
We were sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Earl & Una Biggs
To the McArthur family: I was saddened when I heard that Brian had passed away. I had the previledge to work with Brian for 18 years at city hall in the City of Mount Pearl. I always found that his door was always open whenever I had an issue to discuss with him or just drop in for a friendly chat. He was always there to listen whenever someone had a matter to be resolved and he always did his best to help. I extend my deepest condolences to Brian”s family in the loss of a fine gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Alfred Keats
Our Deepest condolences to Brian’s family. Brian was a great friend and classmate. Because we are currently in Wales, we will not be able to attend any of the wake or ceremonies.
We are so sorry for your loss!
Gary and Susan Follett
Andrew / Elaine and families,
So sorry to learn of your fathers passing. When I first moved into St. John’s to work back in the seventies Brian took me under his wing and taught me a lot about engineering. We became friends from then on and eventually next door neighbours. May he Rest In Peace.
Elaine and Andrew We were saddened to hear about your Dad’s death. take care during this difficult time.
Bob and Jan Crocker
For two years, 1994 to 1996, I worked at the planning department of the City of Mount Pearl under planner Stephen Jewczyk and enjoyed meetings with Brian. He was on top of things in the organization, friendly and approachable. He was devoted to his wife and her care. Condolences to his family and friends.
To the extended McArthur family – please accept my sincere condolences on Brian’s passing. Other than a few chance meetings I never had an opportunity to get to know him personally. I did however meet him on a number of occasions while sitting across the table from him as I represented CUPE and he – the City of Mt. Pearl. I always remember him as a man of character. He always listened to what you had to say; and when he spoke – he was respectful in his comments. He was a manager who would never intentionally harm any of his employees.
Rest in peace Brian.
To Elaine and Family. Sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Thoughts with you all.
Mike Smith and Family
To the McArthur family. so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. I had the pleasure of getting to know him as we served on the LM and bargaining committees in MP. Although we were sometimes coming from two very different perspectives, I had the utmost respect for him and the role he played.
My condolences to the family.
Ed White
I have fond memories of Brian
He was a dedicated and loyal employee of the city of Mount Pearl we have many found memories of him here as his name has been mentioned many times over the years
rest in peace my friend
Elaine and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Elaine and Andrew thinking of you and the family during these difficult times. Our deepest sympathy. Yvette & Tom
I am very sorry to learn of Brian’s passing. A pleasure and pleasant experience to work side by side with Brian. My condolences.
Andrew & Jill, we are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your father (in law).
May you find comfort in being surrounded by loved ones at this difficult time!
Sending you love & light.
To the McArthur family, sending my deepest condolences to one and all. I first meet your dad in 1987, during an AWWA Waterworks’s Conference . He became a great mentor during my days in the piping business. A gentlemen of the highest standard. May he Rest In Peace.
So sorry for your loss Elaine. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.
To the McArthur Family
My time with Brian was sharing and doing things together for the City of Mount Pearl. He was always cool , calm and considerate of everyone’s opinion . In my 35 yrs with the city of Mount Pearl , Brian always gave me support and consideration for every thought and suggestion I ever brought forth. He was indeed a friend and co worker like no other. I trust your thousands of memories of Brian will help you through your hour of sorrow .
My sincere condolences!
God Bless!
Elaine, Andrew and family – I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I have many fond memories of working with Brian for many years and I am forever grateful for the opportunity he gave me to help contribute to the success of the City of Mount Pearl. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Michele Peach
So sorry to learn of Brian’s passing. He left us with many good memories and stories ..
Andrew and family, very sorry for loss. Sincerest condolences