The first time I met Arthur in person was in 1981 when he and Margaret cam eto visit his Canadiab cousins: Rose Jarvis, Margaret Zmurchyk and Verna Davies. ( I can’t remember if they met my uncle Buddy in Medicine Hat) I had just had my second child Eric who Arthur loved to hold. The next time they visited was in 1984 when baby Kari was born. They literally held her the day she came home from the hospital. Arthur got to hold her even before my dad got a chance! I didn’t think he was ever going to give her up. In between their visits, baby Brock was born. I believe the next year my oldest son Aaron came over to the UK to visit them with my parents. In 2012 Kari (then 28) and I came over to Sunderland to visit. The purpose ofnour visit was to meet extended family but Arthur’s and George’s families made it SO much more. We were so lucky & appreciated everything we got to do and see and will never forget everyone. We kept in touch with Arthur and George over the years with phone calls & letters and there will be a special place in my heart forever. I will mis Arthur’s voice in the phone ❤️
Sincere condolences to all of you.