Donald Sherman Mc Arthur
January 19, 1931 – May 16, 2023
Donald McArthur passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023 at the Stanford Care Centre in Parksville, B.C.
Don was born in Dryden, Ontario on January 19, 1931 to parents Donald Sr. and Pearl (Stefaniuk) McArthur. Don lived his youth and adult years in Dryden. As a young man, he established D.S. McArthur Contracting. He was very proud of the success he achieved with his business.
As a teen he formed a lasting and life long “brother-ship” with his dear friend Leo Milanese. Don often spoke throughout his life of his love and respect for Leo.
Don met and married Faye Dupre who had moved to Dryden for employment at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. They enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and spending time with their friends. Don loved to recall the many fish fries they had over the years.
When the time came for Don and Faye to retire they moved to Parksville on Vancouver Island. They purchased a 32 foot Tollycraft boat named “Misty Dawn”, after their beloved German Shepherd. Upon acquiring their captains papers they began to travel the amazing waters of Vancouver Island and area. Don and Faye also enjoyed numerous RV trips to Mexico and to Palm Desert in California.
When his beloved Faye passed in August of 2002, Don remained in their home until January of 2015. He then moved to the Stanford Care Centre and resided there until the time of his passing.
Throughout the years, Don enjoyed hearing from his many friends and Faye’s siblings. He was always up to an interesting conversation on current affairs. As his health failed he remained very stoic and uncomplaining.
Don was very grateful for the kind and compassionate care from Dr. Bradley Bell and the staff at Stanford Care Centre.
As per Don’s specific request, there will be no service. His ashes will be entrusted into the loving care of the Milanese family to be interred with Faye in Dryden, Ontario at a later date.
