Glenn Arthur impacted the lives of everyone in the community- both throughout the thirty-six years he served as its Director of Recreation, but also through his volunteer efforts, as not only spokesperson and fundraiser- but as one who cheerfully rolled up his sleeves for every task.
Perhaps a unique perspective is that of the individual that followed him in the Recreation role, Graeme Ivory.
Arthur’s impact on a young Graeme Ivory began early.
Today’s Recreation Director also sees Glenn Arthur’s influence from the perspective of resident, and now parent.
Ivory says Glenn Arthur set the bar high.
There’s a myth circulating in Town that Glenn Arthur retired December 1st of 2017.
Ivory praises his predecessor in three words, “unrelenting work ethic.”
Graeme says the three-month transition to following Glenn in the role in 2018 was an intense “apprenticeship”
Glenn Arthur was a cheerful mentor, deep on knowledge and free with advice.
Arthur passed away last Friday- and will be remembered with a public tribute Sunday the 25th at Noon, at the Nick Smith Centre.
By Rick Stow
