Members of the City of Quinte West reflected on the legacy of the first mayor of the municipality.
Several councillors and Mayor Jim Harrison praised Jack Arthur for his character and what he did serving the community.
Sidney Ward Councillor Karen Sharpe (NOTE: AUDIO ECHO).
“I had the honour of working with Jack when he was our first mayor of Quinte West. There was a lot going on and he handled it with grace and worked with all of us as you know Mr. Mayor. Again my condolences.”
Sidney Ward Councillor Shelley Stedall worked at the City of Quinte West under Arthur.
“I found him to always be a very respectful and sincere gentleman. He worked well with staff. We worked together with the Y2K Project and he was involved. We did a Cogeco TV presentation to try and warn people about the catastrophe that could happen. He was very jovial and it was a pleasure to work with him and he will be missed.”
Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison says Jack was always there.
“A true gentleman and a knowledgeable guy. He worked hard to do it as first mayor. Councillor Alyea and I had the privilege of playing football with Jack. Jack played on the same side as I did, on the left side. Strongest part of our team was on the left side. “
“Dependable and meticulous about what it was he had to do. If it was playing football or whatever he was always there and always did his task and always was a player to look up too. I think to this day I appreciate the work he did to get us together and help us move forward with the good things in the Bay of Quinte region and Quinte West in particular.”
There will be visitation at Rushnell Funeral Home in Trenton from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, with a Celebration of Life on Saturday at Westminster United Church on Wallbridge-Loyalist Road beginning at 1 p.m. There will be visitation Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the burial taking place in Stockdale Cemetery in a private family service.
