Neil Horace Arthurs

Neil Horace Arthurs, better known to his family as "Butch"  of Shenstone New Brunswick passed away at the age of 69 on the 28 of November 2015 at the Moncton Hospital after a short illness.

 

Neil was born in Victoria British Columbia December 10 1945 and grew up in logging camps on Vancouver Island with his parents Norma and Horace Arthurs. He followed in his Dad's footsteps to become a Heavy Equipment mechanic. Always being very artistic he became a noted songwriter and country singer with several records and awards to his name. His songs were recorded in Nashville.  He spent several years touring as a singer but lure of the forests caused his return to British Columbia and the logging industry where he remained until his retirement. A new chapter in his live brought him to New Brunswick where he has resided for over six years.  Neil will be remembered for his wild sense of humor and most recently as a talented artist and painter.

 

Neil is survived by 7 children and several grandchildren, Sisters Dot and Ev and their families, his very special friend Cathy Palmer and his furry friend Annie the Cat.

He was Predeceased by his parents and younger sister Judy.

Neil will dearly missed by his family, his special Hillsborough friends, the owner and staff at The Railway Diner which became his second home over the last few months and his many other friends across the country.

 

At Neil's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service.

 

Local arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2  (506)734-2780

www.albertcountyfh.com