Obituary of Arthur Vincent

Vincent, Arthur Judson - age 87, of Lantz, NS, formerly of Noel Shore and Oromocto, NB, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, NS. Born in Dorchester, New Brunswick on November 19, 1928, he was the son of the late Winslow C. and Isabelle (Richardson) Vincent. Art was born prematurely and because of his small stature and feisty attitude, earned the nickname Herk (as in Hercules), as he was the smallest child in his Grade one class. Many of his friends and relatives still refer to him as Herk. Art began his working career at Jordans Dairy in the Annapolis Valley. He was a proud veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) and retired as a mechanic in 1978, having spent 22 years at CFB Gagetown. Upon retirement he worked at the Waasis Road Irving in Oromocto for an additional 16 years before retiring for good. Art was a lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion in both Oromocto (Branch #93) and Noel (Branch #166). Wherever Art went and whomever he met, he was instantly liked for his easy-going nature and his quick sense of humour. He loved to play darts and looked forward to his Friday night league. Art was also one of only three known surviving Toronto Maple Leaf fans. Art is survived by his six children, Linda Russell (Hayward), Kingston, NS; Brenda Billard (Gerald), Milford, NS; Donald Vincent (Roberta), Sydney, NS; Susan Travis, Lantz, NS; David Vincent (Virginia), Sundre, AB; and R. Michael Vincent (Laurie), Riverview, NB;17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Connie Richardson (Bill); brother, Ken Vincent (Blanche); and sister in-law, Channey Vincent. Art was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Nona Marie Vincent; and his brothers Garth Vincent and Eric Vincent. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5th from 7 to 9 pm, with a funeral service on Thursday, October 6 at 2pm, both at the J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy 354, Kennetcook, NS, Rev Natalie Buchanan-Rutherford officiating. Following the service there will be a reception at the Noel United Church. Private burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, Dartmouth, NS. Family flowers only; donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 166, 8706 Hwy 354, RR2 Kennetcook, NS B0N 1P0, or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of the J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy 354, Kennetcook, ph 1-902-362-2440 or please visit our website at www.allenfh.ca to sign the guest book or send private condolences.