Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2018 with his family at his side, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter in his 92nd year. Loving husband of the late Florence (Luther) Slade. Art or “Shen” as he was known to his family is survived by his children, Cindy (Sid) and Jeff, Glenn and Gia, and Jacqui; grandchildren Jamie, Ben and Camille, Mandi and Marty, Tylar and Shauna, and his two favourite little girls, great-granddaughters Lexie and Cali.
He is also survived by his brothers and sisters Howard and Carol, Nath and Sybille, Mel and Clayton, Georgie and Bill, Ella, Anne and Tom, Renee and Michael, and sisters-in-law Joyce, Shirley, Elaine and Betty. Shen is predeceased by his parents George and Julia Slade, his eldest brother John, and brothers-in-law Ivany, John, Bill and Eric. He is also lovingly remembered his many nieces and nephews, especially Rick and Carol, Sue and Jim, and Don and Helen and by close friends Shirley Hargreaves, Rhonda and Bill Collins, Ken Knight and all his friends at Queensway.
Shen’s family are eternally grateful for the wonderful care and attention he received from Dr. Nicola McLean, Dr. Peter Blake, the loving staff at Queensway Retirement Home and the wonderful staff at South Huron Hospital, especially the amazing nurses for their respectful, attentive care and compassion in his final days.
A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 21st at 2 PM at the Hensall United Church, 76 King Street, Hensall. In lieu of flowers, donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation- Jessica’s House are gratefully appreciated.
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Janet&JohnBilcke
To Cindy,Jeff, Glen & family So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing . I just read the obituary now &want you to know were thinking & praying for you all.Cherish his memories, i always enjoys our talks at the nursing home. He was a kind man????
Judy Johnson
I met Art at Queensway when my mother, Irene Finkbeiner, was a resident in the retirement home there; what a fine gentleman. He was very kind to Mom, taking her under his wing. It was a pleasure to share chats together about family, friends and life in general….such a very fine man with a very large heart.
Sympathy to his family on his passing….
Susan Trepanier
To Cindy, Jeff & Glen
Shen was a great neighbor back in the day! Great attitude, always helpful. Neighborhood was never the same after Slades’ moved away.
Deepest sympathies to all.
Norbert, Evelyn, Susan, David and Sandra Trepanier
Ted Bibby
Sending my deepest sympathy to all of Art’s family.
Effie Perry
Cindy Glen and families , sorry to hear of your loss sending condolences at this very sad time, sincerely Effie and family,, Hr. Grace, NL.
Greg & Brenda Dayman
Cindy, Jeff, Glenn & family
Sorry to see the passing of Art…..such a nice man, always smiling. He & Greg would always tease each other & to Greg ” Art” was aka Arnie!! We are thinking of you all!
Shelley Parsons
Cindy, Jeff, Glenn and Families
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad – Art.
Our fondest memories were his smile and the stories and jokes he always had for us!!
We will remember our wonderful neighbour and friend always.
Jean Wareing, Rick and Shelley Parsons
Linda Traquair
Dear Cindy & Jeff, Glen and families,
We really enjoyed a lunch-time visit with Art at Bartliff’s one day . It was fun to reminisce with him about earlier days in Hensall, where he worked with Jerry at Bendix and was in our church family. He was quite a man. May your memories bring you joy, as you cope with his loss. Condolences to you all.
Sincerely,
Jerry & Linda Traquair
Damian Morrissey
We certainly enjoyed the times spent with your dad. Certainly a Gentleman.
Damian & Ronalda
Evelyn Vincent
Cindy, Jeff, Glenn and families
Sincere sympathy in the passing of your father. He will be missed. Praying for God’s comfort and peace in your lives during this difficult time.
Ann Maxwell
Cindy, Jeff and Glenn Very sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Art was always nice to visit with.
Penny Kent
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. I have known him for years and will miss his wit and laughter.
Jodi Hiscock
Cindy, Glen and Family
So sorry to hear of Uncle Shen’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I will always remember the times he came to visit us in Newfoundland and how he would see me and say “how you doing today Aunt Suz’s’, (his nickname for me). Although I never got to see him a lot he always had a special place in my heart and always will.
Jeannette R egier
I am so sorry to hear off your fathers passing it is a sad time well keep you and your family in my prayers
Linda, Jim, AJ and Scot Ferguson
Cindy, Glenn and families:
You are in our thoughts and hearts on the loss of your wonderful father.
Sending a hug.
Deborah Paylor
My thoughts are with you Sid and Jeff at this emotional time.
Love
Deboarh
Robert and Sharon Dale
Dear Sid and family please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your dear father, grandfather close to your heart and his memory will be with you forever. All our love Sharon and Rob
Carla Farnes
Sid. & family my thoughts & prayers go out to you all
so very sorry for your loss
Carla
Donna J Glanville
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time. He was a great man and wonderful to talk to.
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Glen and Cindy my prayers and thoughts are with you. Treasure your memories of a wonderful man.
Wendy Case
Dear Sid, Jeff and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. May happy memories bring peace at this most difficult time. Sincerely, Pete and Wendy Case and family
Cheryl Riehl
My deepest sympathy in the loss of one fine man in the couple of years I got to know him while working at Queensway he truly was a friend to so many. My heart goes out to you his family whom he had so much pride & love for may all the fond memories bring comfort in a life well lived & whom touched the hearts of more people then he ever realized.
Jessica Cook
I only knew Art about a week, but what an impact he made. If we could all find the happiness that he possessed and conveyed to others, the world would be a better place. Thank-you for your laughter and pure heart. With deepest sympathies. I will always remember you.
Hubert & Ada Slade, Botwood, NL A0H 1E0
To the Family of Arthur “Shen” Slade. So saddened to hear of the passing of “Shen”. He was a hero of mine {Hubert) from my earliest recollections in 19046 and through my school years to 1960 when I left Victoria. He continued to be so even though I had not seen him for many years until I was honored to be present for the celebration of his 90th birthday in Victoria during the summer of 2016. Since then we have communicated by phone and through greeting cards. In our most recent telephone conversation he expressed his hopes and plans to be able to come home this summer to visit family, friends, and famous landmarks of formative years. We both exchanged loving, “boasting” proud information of our children and grandchildren’s accomplishments. His love for and pride in you all was abundantly evident. Shen and my dad were first cousins who displayed a great mutual admiration and respect for each other which fostered the same in my siblings and me for him. There are many incidents that I could expand on to show why your dad, granddad, and great-granddad was held in such high esteem by our family. But you are quite aware of his attributes and have every right to be proud of him. To summarize my perception of Shen. He carried himself with dignity and pride (not a haughty arrogant pride, but a respectful pride that engendered a respect for him from those he encountered. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and desire to continue the family bond fostered by your Dad and ours.
chuck and phyllis collett and family
sorry to hear the sad news, that your loved one has passed. may he rest in peace in Gods loving hands
Karen Dickins
To Art’s family, my deepest condolences.
Tracy Bailey
Art was an amazing man, who had wonderful stories and advice to share. He will be greatly missed by all who called him friend.
Larry & Donna Shapton
Dear Sid, Jeff, Jamie, Ben, and Family… We were sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing and want to offer our deepest sympathy to all of you. Most Sincerely, Larry & Donna Shapton
John& Darlene Leybourne
Glenn Gia Mandi Tylar
Our thoughts are with you all at this time. John and I know how much he meant to you all he was a great man. Cherish the memories you have I know there is alot of them. And remember he is now with Florence and they are holding hands and looking down on you all smiling. Our condolences also go out to Sid Jeff there family and to Jacqui
John and Darlene Leybourne
Eugene and Linda Webber
Sid and family:
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad…He was such a wonderful man. “One Day at a Time:
Brad & Anne Mousseau
To all Art’s family, we offer our heartfelt sympathies. Art was a quiet gentle man & always pleasant to visit with. Brad & Anne Mousseau