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- Occupation: Ambulance Operator (1957-1978); General Manager - AmbulanceServices (1974); Employee - Emergency Health Services, a rural ambulance service company
ELEC: Chatham City Council (1997-2003+)
Medical Information: Immediately before his death, he had a quadruple bypass surgery. After two days, his body completely shut down.
ARBOUR o a ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-01 published
ARBOUR, Douglas D.
In his 69th year on Wednesday September 28, 2005 at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Jean (née GIBSON,) brother of Bob and wife Liz of Burlington, son of Francis of Chatham and predeceased by fatheriguez.sus-e Le ssaole?ees18 Rivitab»«tab»Sid of Tecumseh. Owner operator of Arbour's Chatham Ambulance from 1956-1975, Doug continued his Emergency Medical Services career with the Ministryof Health for more than 25 years. Doug was a councilor forthe City of Chatham, thenChatham-Kent foralmost 30 years and chairman ofChatham Police Services Board for 10 years. He was a member of the Ontario Ambulance Operators Association and made an honourary life member in 1995. Doug was also a member ofthe Great Lakes International AntiqueFire Apparatus Association (Great Lakes Chapter S.P.A.A.M.F.A.A. Inc.) and current president of Box 42 Detroit, Michigan. Over the years, Dougreceived many honors. The Chatham Jaycees honoured Doug in 1970 as"OutstandingYoung Man of the Year" and the Windsor Jaycees recognized Doug's accomplishments in 1996. Doug also received the Order of St. John Priory in 1973 and the Governor General's Exemplary Service Medal in 1995.The family will receive Friendsandrelatives on Sunday, October 2, 2005from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham (519-352-2390). Public visitation will also take place Monday, October 3, 2005 at the church from 10: 00 a.m. until the time of service. Funeral Services will be held from St.Paul's Congregational Church (475 Park Ave, Chatham) at 1: 00 p.m. Interment will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolencesmadebe made at www.obituariestoday.com
Election 2003 -- Ward 6 Councillor Candidate
Name: Doug Arbour
Ward: Ward 6
Address: 147 Llyndican Avenue Extention
Phone: 519-354-1775
Fax: 358-1965
E-Mail: DougA a chatham-kent.ca
EXPERIENCE:
-2 terms (6 years) Chatham-Kent Council
-6 years (Chairman) Chatham-Kent Police Service Board
-Previous service on Chatham City Council
-Ambulance operator for 20 years in Chatham-Kent
-Employed for 25 years with Emergency Health Services
CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS:
-Completion of the servicing of the new 401 Industrial Park and sales promotion to attract industry
-Completion of the Official Plan and Land Use for Chatham-Kent
-Consideration of 3 year budgeting plan
-Review of municipal services to ensure adequacy for all of Chatham-Kent
COMMENTS:
-Full-time resident of Ward 6
-Dedicated and experienced
-Working for a better Chatham-Kent as part of the team
Windsor Star and Ottawa Citizen (ON) -- Saturday 01 Oct 2005
ARBOUR, DOUGLAS D.
In his 69th year on Wednesday 28 September 2005, at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Gibson), brother of Bob and wife Liz of Burlington, son of Frances of Chatham, and predeceased by father Sid of Tecumseh. Owner/Operator ofArbour's Chatham Ambulance from 1956-1975. Doug continued his EMS career with the Ministry of Health for more than25 years. Doug was a councilor for the City of Chatham, then Chatham-Kent for almost30 years and chairman of the Chatham Police Services Board for 10 years. He was a member of the Ontario Ambulance Operators Association and made an honorarylife member in 1995. Doug was also a member of the Great Lakes International AntiqueFire Apparatus Association (Great Lakes Chapter SPAAMFAA Inc) and current president of Box 42 Detroit, Michigan. Over the years,Doug received many honors. The Chatham Jaycees honored Doug in 1970 as"Outstanding Young Man of the Year" and theWindsor Jaycees recognized Doug's accomplishments in 1996. Doug also received the Order of St JohnPriory in 1973 and the Governor General's Exemplary Service Medal in 1995. The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, 2 October2005, from 2-5 and 7-9 pm at Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Ave, Chatham (519-352-2390). Public visitation will also take place Monday, 3 October 2005, at the church from 10 am until thetime of the service. Funeral Services will be held fromSt Paul's Congregational Church (475 ParkAve, Chatham) at 1 pm. Interment will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at: www.obituariestoday.com
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1936 - 2005 (68 ans)
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