Tilley, Arnold Eldon; Peacefully at Wellington Terrace, Fergus on Monday, September 5, 2011 in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Irene Ritchie (1995). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Inez Hills and brothers Harold, Albert, Wesley and Kenneth Tilley. Arnold was raised on a farm in West Luther Township, near Monck. As a young man he left the farm to work at de Havilland to work on the Mosquito Bomber. He was recruited to the army and was training in Manitoba when the war ended. Following that Arnold returned to Toronto to work for the Ford Motor Co. until his retirement in 1988. He returned to this area to live at the Highland Manor and Wellington Terrace, both in Fergus. Visitation will be held at the Crawford Funeral Home, 243 George St., Arthur on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 9:30am until the time of service at 10:30am in the Crawford Chapel. Interment Union Cemetery, Grand Valley to follow. Remembrances to the Wellington Terrace Long Care Home, Fergus would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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