Arthur MCNAIR

MCNAIR, Arthur Clarke At Marianhill Nursing Home, Pembroke on Thursday, September 22, 2005 in his 89th year. Arthur McNair of Pembroke dearly loved husband of Kathryn (Kay) McNair (nee McIntyre). Dear father of Ernest McNair (Paula), Kanata. Grandpa to Clarke NcNair (Sarah), Barrhaven; Amber McNair, Toronto; and great-grandfather to Connor and Emma. Son of the late Ernest & Gertrude McNair (nee Clarke). Brother of Kenneth McNair, Oakville; Ann McNair, Fredericton NB; and Eleanor Brown (Roy), Etobicoke. Predeceased by sister Penelope McNair; and brothers Evan and Nathaniel McNair. Will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Baxter and staff of the second floor at Marianhill for their excellent care and compassion over the past two and a half months. Art began employment with Canada Veneers Ltd, a K.C. Irving Co., in 1936, retiring after a distinguished career in 1988. He worked in the Saint John, NB plant, becoming Superintendent of Operations when the company became the world's largest supplier of aircraft veneers during WWII. When the business moved to Pembroke, ON in 1950 he continued in this capacity. Later, Art became CEO and Vice-President of Canada Veneers Ltd. and its two associated companies, Hogan Lake Timber and Canada Veneers Belleterre Quebec Ltd. Serving a number of years as Canadian director of the (American) Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association, Art was proud to be the first Canadian inducted as a lifetime member in 1992. In addition, he was a long time director of the Ontario Forest Association and a member of the Canadian Standard Association. Active in the community, Art served on the Civic Hospital board and was the first commissioner appointed to Pembroke Hydro. An avid golfer and lifetime member of the Canadian Seniors Golf Association, Art was a long time member of the Pembroke Golf Club and particularly loved playing in the annual Gordon Cup competition participating on the Pembroke team for 25 years. Resting at the Malcolm Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St, Pembroke on Monday 2-4 & 7-9:00 pm. Funeral Service in Calvin United Church, Tuesday, September 27th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in New Mills, New Brunswick. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.)