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The family of Cecil MacArthur regret to announce his passing on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, peacefully at home.
Dad was born in Glen Morrison, on April 29, 1941, just a little ways from where he passed. He was the son of the late Lester and Alene (MacKinnon) MacArthur.
Cecil is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Sheila (Mullins) and his children, Krista MacArthur (Bruce), Karen MacNeil (Darren) and Jason MacArthur. He was a beloved Poppa to Rebecca, Julia, Ryan, Laura, Sarah, Aaron, Zachary, Grace, Connell, and great-grandchildren, Isaac, Thomas, Lila and Quinn.
He was a loving brother to Gertie, Muriel, Anna, Blanche, Dale, Joyce and Cynthia.
Besides his parents, Cecil was predeceased by his son, Gordon; sisters, Janet, Mary and his brothers, Alex and Douglas.
Dad was a kind, loving, generous and honest man. He lived his life with a strong sense of right and wrong. He was a family man, putting his family first, and loved us all unconditionally. Dad never met a stranger, he could hold a conversation with anyone at any time. Being in the woods was one of his greatest loves and where he felt most at home. He ran a successful forestry business for many years. He loved music and was a self taught, talented musician. He could pick up any instrument and play it, listening to a song that he had heard until he mastered it. He had a great sense of humor, and appreciated good jokes, and was known to tell a few. He loved to tell stories about growing up and things he experienced throughout his life.
Most of all, Cecil was a great husband, father, brother and friend. We will miss him greatly.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Cecil MacArthur will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with the memorial service to follow at 12 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances, the service will not be live streamed. We do sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Donations in memory of Cecil may be made to a charity of one’s choice or plant a tree in his memory.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Our condolences to the MacArthur family for your great loss. Cecil was a fine man and gentleman. We will miss him. So sorry we did not make it to the services.
From: Debbie and Rick Eagles
Our sincere condolences to the family on the sudden loss of Kevin… he will be forever missed.
From: Barbara Shortall and family
Our condolences to the MacArthur family for your great loss. Cecil was a fine man and gentleman. We will miss him. So sorry we did not make it to the services.
From: Debbie and Rick Eagles
Sheila and Family,So sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing,his battle is over and he’s at rest. Cecil was such a gentle and kind man, and loved by so many.I will cherish my memories with him when I came to visit you both from Newfoundland .You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time and the days ahead.❤️
From: Brenda Andrews
Karen, Tom and I are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I know he will leave a big hole in your heart, as it is never easy to lose a parent. Please accept our condolences for you, Darren and your entire family.
So sorry for your great loss ! Sending prayers and condolences .Remember the memories make over the years !
Dear Sheila & Family
We are sending our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Please be assured of our love & prayers while you are on this journey of grief & beyond.
Cherish the memories you shared over the years.
Many Blessings!
Judy & Henry Jewer
He sure will be missed around the neighborhood.. He was such a sweet soul, always kind, always smiling.. He used to stop once in a while if we were outside just to chat and see how things were.. So sorry for the great loss your entire family is feeling. Condolences to all who loved him.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Sheila & family. Cecil was definitely a man who inspired many with his kind, gentle, humble personality and great sense of humour. A hard working man who cherished his family and who knew of the most important things in life.Thanking God for the difference Cecil made in the lives of his family & his friends. Remembering you all in prayer during this difficult time. 🙏🙏🙏❤️,
Sheila, Jason, Zachary and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing. He was truly an amazing man. Sending my condolences.
Sheila, Krista, Karen, Jason and family. I was saddened to hear about Cecil’s passing. He was a great guy, a perfect gentleman, and I’m sure you will all miss him, however let all his memories of life with you help you deal with his loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. Roddie and Judy.
So sorry for your loss Karen, Darren, Rebecca,Julia and Ryan. He was a very kind man, who will be missed by you all.
So sorry for your great loss Shelia and family
Sincerely Jeanette (Smith) MacDonald
we were sad to hear of Cecils passing and he was a great at music and loved it so much we new Cecil for a lot of years he was always a gentleman
Sheila and family, on reading this morning’s paper, I was saddened to read of Cecil’s death. It reminds me of days gone by and happier times. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Dear Sheila, Krista and Bruce, Karen and Darren, Justin and families and all of Cecil’s loved ones and families, we are holding you in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers at this difficult time. Cecil was certainly a fine man and you were blessed to have him in your lives. We last saw Cecil and Sheila at the hospital not long ago when Cecil and Ivan were both waiting to go into day surgery. Although he wasn’t feeling well Cecil was his caring and pleasant self. Surely there is a place in heaven where he’ll join the heavenly choir adding to their beautiful music. God bless you all as you journey forward, holding Cecil forever in your hearts.
To Sheila and family. So sorry for your loss of Cecil. he will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Cecil was a wonderful man in all his ways.
Sending prayers and condolences to family and friends. Hugs ❤️
Praying for Krista, family and friends.
So sorry to hear of Cecils passing he was a good man,May he play his guitar eternily,Sincerest condolences to Sheila and family and siblings.
R.I.P
Charlie and Anne.
Joyce so sorry to hear about your brother, you will always have fond memories in your heart of him. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want Kym Mac Leod 🙏🩷
Karen and family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe and Chris