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- In Sep 1989, Arthur and Monique purchased a home in Broward County, FL,from Jean AUGUST.
On 17 Apr 1998, it was determined in the Court of Broward County, FL, that Arthur's estate was not subject to Florida State Tax, as he was an Out-of-Country resident at time of death.
www.honneur-memoires.com -- excerpted 18 Aug 2010
ARTHUR ARBOUR
Born 3 February 1930 in Montreal, Arthur was the third in a family of 5children. His father Jean and his mother Juliette Picard had Jean, Fleurette, Arthur, Andrée, and Normand. At the age of 12, Arthur lost his mother to cancer. While hisfather doeur Mis - e recsaole?ees18 Rivitab»«tab»evoted all his time to his work, Arthur found himself practicallyfacing life on his own. At 14 years old, an unhappy accident in a factory deprived him of his right hand. After a long stay of several monthsinthe hospital, he triedbyany means necessary to provide for his needs. He worked for a religious community in Longueuil, went to the Northern Coast to work there as logger, and on occasion, joined his father as house painter. Working, honest, generous, and of enthusiastic nature, at 28years old he decided to spend a few days of holidays in St-Gabriel-de-Brandon with some friends. He then met his future wife, Monique Dextradeur. After one year of frequent travel between Montreal and Drummondville, theylinked their destiny on 5 September 1959. Being a natural leader and entrepreneur, Arthur started his own house painting company a few years after his marriage. Monique brought invaluable help to him bytaking care of the family budgetas wellas the accountancy of the company. From their union, were born Guy (1961), Denis (1965), and Chantal (1972). Arthur built himself his first house in Longueuil in 1964, wherethe family will remain for more than 23 years. During the summer of1979,after several health issues, he decided to take some down time to make a trans-America car trip. During these 5 weeks, he discovered the pleasure of camping and of getting to know his children. After a break ofa few months, he decidedtoact aspromoter and manufacturer of new houses. He built apartments in Longueuil and St-Hubert andthereafter developed several streets in St-Basile-le-Grand by setting up single-family houses. To show trust in his new city, he moved hisfamilythere in 1987. Arthur retired in 1993, after havingbuilt a house for each one of his children. He appreciated time spent with his grandchildren Sophie, Caroline, and David. It was not rare to see him sitting on the ground doing puzzles withthem or taking them along tothe park. His grandchildren were source of pleasure and pride. Unfortunately he did not get to know his other grandchildren Alex, Maxime, William, and Emile. Arthur liked todiscuss current events and tobeinformed on new ideas and trends. He knewhowto transmit the values ofwork, perseverance, positivism, and honesty to his children. For him, work was a fundamental value but when itwas time to have fun and benefit from the fruit of his labour,he likedto have fun while not forgetting to sharewith his family which wasso important to him. Having a taste for adventure, he had the privilege toshare several voyages in company of his dear Monique. Arthur was an imposing man, proud and equipped with great generosity. His love oflife was morecharacterized him particularly. On 30 June 1997, at 67 years ofage, he lost the battle against cancer, leaving a great vacuum in his family. However, he will remain always present in the hearts and the memories of those who liked and had the privilegeto know him.
La Presse (QC) -- 30 Jun 2007
10th Anniversary Arbour, Arthur 1930 -- 1997 Dad, Your force, your courage, and your love of life are a source of inspiration for us. You willalways be in our hearts. To share some memories, we invite you to visit the site www.honneur-memoires.comMonique, Guy, Denis, and Chantal
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1930 - 1997 (67 ans)