ARTHUR JOHN ALDIN FOY

On April 16, 2013, Arthur John Aldin Foy, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., peacefully joined his soulmate and wife, Florence, in Heaven after a long battle with cancer.
Art or “Foy,” as he was lovingly referred to by friends and relatives, will be remembered by his four sons, William (Brenda), George, Eric, and Peter, and his five daughters, Susan (Dalrey), Sharon (Dave), Shelly (Pierre), Maggie (Martin), and Tanya (Gerry).
Arthur was a wonderful grandfather to 40 grandchildren and more than 40 great-grandchildren; and also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Arthur also will be remembered by his brothers-in-law, Willie (Florence) Yerxa, Wayne Yerxa, and Leo Yerxa; as well as his sister-in-law, Marilyn Perreault.
Arthur was predeceased by his wife, Florence Foy; brother, Melvin King; sister, Lorraine King; great-grandson, Mason Foy; son-in-law, Elvis Smith; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Kenny, Dorothy Kelly, and Joyce Cantin; and his best friend, Milo Olsen.
Arthur was born April 17, 1928 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was known for his work ethic, which began at a very young age and never stopped.
After serving in the Korean War with the PPCLI, Arthur and his wife, Florence, raised their family in the Fort Frances region. The family moved to southwestern Manitoba in the 1970s and stayed there for more than 10 years, when they returned to Couchiching First Nation, where he often was found tinkering in his shed, building something from nothing, or enjoying the company of his friends and family.
He enjoyed spending his time on the land, going up to his cabin, as well as sharing his experiences as a veteran.
Arthur will be most remembered for his exceptional and unique sense of humour, which he shared and passed down do his family and all those who knew him.
He was a strong man who battled with cancer for 10 years. Arthur spent the last year of his life in the care of his granddaughter, Kathy Marie, and her partner, Shawn, and then last few weeks of his life in the excellent care of Rainycrest Home for the Aged.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont. Rev. Mr. Bob Grynol will officiate, with interment in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery at Couchiching First Nation.
The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 Colour Party will provide its tribute at the service.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 19, 2013 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances.
The pallbearers will be Vernon (Nug) Yerxa, Rob Foy, Kyle Braun, Javan Smith, Dakota Smith, and Mitchell Foy.
The honourary pallbearers will be Bill Perrault, Brenda Foy, Dalrey Smith, Dick Bird, Jack Mayor, Karen “Urb” Carpenter, Larry Bruyere, Peggy Foy, Shawn Gullason, and Heike Krenn.
In memoriam donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
“Those to whom we say farewell, are welcomed by others.”