Robert "Bruce" MacArthur

Robert “Bruce” MacArthur of Acton, passed away at the age of 74 after a short battle with cancer.  Loving husband of 44 years to Cathy.  Dear father of Robbie, Debbie (Ralph), Leslie, Scott (Alicia) and James (Kathy) and cherished grandad of Caroline, Allen, Eloise, Monroe, Malcolm and Remi. Bruce will be remembered by his sisters Tammy and Bonnie (Bob), and sisters-in-law Mary-Lou (Wayne) and Joanne (Gerald). Predeceased by his parents, Robert Bruce (2013) and Bessie (1993). Bruce will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Bruce grew up in Willowdale and spent his summers at Four Mile Lake in Coboconk.  He had a love for photography and played hockey for the Toronto Marlies in his younger days.  His greatest passion, however, was his love of music.  He spent years collecting LP's and 45's then started searching the web for his collection.  Eventually he had amassed a list of 10,000 songs and recently released it to the public online.  He was an entrepreneur, always his own boss.  His most cherished memories were when he ran his own business “Cherrington Farms.”  He loved his children and grandchildren fiercely and would spoil them at Christmas, his favourite time of year!

A celebration of life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion,12 Dundas St. E, Erin on Saturday, October 2nd from 1 - 5 pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Salvation Army.