It is with great sadness, that the family of the late Arthur Kettle of Grand Bay, Port aux Basques announces his peaceful passing surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Extended Care. Art was 77 years old.

Art leaves to mourn; his loving wife of 53 years, Cora, son Dana (Sandra) Kettle, daughter Cindy and beloved fur-baby Harley. Art also leaves to mourn his grandchildren; Daniel (Trinity), Angelina (Quentin), Amber (Lucas) and Nick (Trish) as well as his great grandchildren Sadie and Westen. He is survived by his brother Ivan (Marilyn) Kettle and sisters Alice (Norman) Ingram, Sarah (Wayne) Madill, and Rose Kettle. As well as a large circle of nieces and nephews and many friends at the Extended Care Unit, Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre. He also leaves behind brother in law John Battiste and sisters in law Florence (Jim) Cochrane, Betty Lou Bolt, Lydia Kettle, Line Kettle–Gale

Art is predeceased by his parents, James and Lucy Kettle and his brothers; Maxwell, Samuel, and Owen, parents in law, John and Emily Battiste, sisters in law Deanna Battiste, Kimberly Battiste and niece Kimberly Cochrane and brother in law Willoughby Bolt.

Art was first and foremost a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing and spent many hours rambling the woods and trails on his Argo with his beloved dog Molly. Art loved a good joke and a laugh and was often heard bantering with his companions. He will be missed by all who knew him.

The family wishes to thank his Doctors and Nurses on the Extended Care wing, for providing exceptional care for Art. As per his wishes cremation has taken place. Family will gratefully meet with friends and relatives at East Haven Funeral Home, on Thursday, August 1st 2024, between 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A family service will take place at East Haven Funeral Home on Friday, August 2nd 2024, at 11am. Internment to follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Flowers by choice, donations to the family, gratefully accepted.  Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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