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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SHIERS, Arthur E. - Born March 17th, 1938, passed away June 7th, 2013, after six weeks of illness. Art is survived by his wife, Eve; daughter, Elena; son, Derek; daughter-in-law, Janet and grandchildren, Andrew and Ashley; sisters, Donna Tiemens of Burlington, Ont.; April Sawler of Halifax; brother, Gary Shiers of Whitby, Ont. and nine nieces and nephews. Art served 32 years in the Canadian Armed Forces having worked all three elements. The highlights of his service were two years aboard the HMCS Athabaskan, two years service for United nations Peacekeeping missions in Cyprus and Egypt, and three years spent in Germany. Art attended Richmond School and Queen Elizabeth High School in Halifax. He was an active member of the former St. Lawrence Parish, now Saint Benedict Parish. As well, Art was a long-time member of St. Vincent de Paul Society and Knights of Columbus. He will be tremendously missed by his family. A reception will be held in Saint Benedict Parish Hall, located at Dunbrack Street and Radcliffe Drive, on Wednesday, June 12th from 7-9 p.m.
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