Obituary of John Douglas Arnup

ARNUP, John Douglas, Q.C., Order of Canada. Peacefully, after a lengthy illness faced with courage, grace, and dignity, on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at the age of 94. Devoted husband of Dora. Deeply loved by his daughters, Judy Dickson (Paul), Carol Arnup (deceased), Katherine Arnup, and Jane Arnup. Proud grandfather of Dana Dickson, Jennifer Gray (Rob), Jesse Arnup (Denis), and Katie Arnup. Eldest brother of Dr. W.B. Arnup, Mary Foy, Ruth Mathieson, and the late Harold Arnup and Grey Arnup. The family wishes to extend their enormous gratitude to Frances Valliere and the women at Home Care with Care and the staff at Don Mills Seniors� Apartments for their care and support during John�s illness, and to Dr. Ross Upshur and Dr. Callum for their dedication, humanity, and expertise. John had a long and distinguished career as a lawyer, jurist, and legal pioneer. He served as the Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada (1963-66) and as Justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal (1970 to 1985). He was instrumental in the establishment of Legal Aid in Ontario. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7-9p.m. Friday, October 14. A memorial service will be held at LAWRENCE PARK COMMUNITY CHURCH, 2180 Bayview Avenue, on Saturday October 15 at 11 o�clock. Reception to follow. Donations to The Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street, Suite 101, Toronto, M4S 3B1 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences on-line available at www.humphreymiles.com.