THISTLE, Arthur Glovertown
(Formerly of Fort McMurray, Alberta and Stephenville)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Arthur Thistle announce his peaceful passing at his residence in Glovertown on Monday, November 29, 2004 at the age of 62 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving companion, Anne; three sons: Fred (Loreen) Thistle of Barrhead, Alberta, Trevor Thistle of Edmonton, Alberta and Arthur Thistle (Naomi Cote) of Fort McMurray, Alberta; three daughters: Cynthia (Glenn) Shaw, Dulcie Thistle and Marie Abbott, all of Fort McMurray, Alberta; the mother of his children, Ivy Verigan of Camrose, Alberta; his mother, Allison Thistle of Stephenville; one brother, Charles (Jacqueline) Thistle of Stephenville; ten grandchildren: Phillip, Rayna, Jamie-Lynn, Casey-Lee, Amber, Cody, Jennifer, Josey, Iyla, and Emma; Heather Thistle (niece), Jeffrey Thistle (nephew) and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Fred Thistle and infant daughter, Daphne. Visitation took place on Wednesday, December 1^st at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville. Funeral service took place on Thursday, December 2^nd at 2:30pm at the United Church, St. Clare Avenue, Stephenville with interment in the United Cemetery, St. George's. As expressions of sympathy, donations to a charity of one's choice or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Art's family would like to thank Marie Branton for reading The Tribute, to the Pallbearers Ray Abbott, Bill Branton, Pleman Wheaton, Alex Pinsent, Phonse McCarthy and Tom Lannom. The sisters and brothers of Fred Thistle would like to send a special thank-you to him, for making all the arrangements and being so strong for all of us. We know our dad is very proud of him.
(Posted on 2004-12-10)