Arthur Edwards McKean, Jr. (80), of Halifax, passed away on October 19, 2020 at Parkstone (Parkland Rd). Born July 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Arthur and Aileen McKean, of Duffus Street in Halifax.
Arthur was an entirely happy person. He took pleasure in any visit with family and friends, and he loved the gifts, cards and postcards he received – showing them off with pride to all with eyes to see. He was a lover of music, having a huge collection of records, tapes and CD, covering a wide variety of genres. He made yearly visits to spectacular events like the Halifax Tattoo, enjoying both the pageantry and music. Arthur found joy in watching birds and collecting bird figurines. He enjoyed bowling and watching favourite TV shows, with a particular fondness for The Price is Right. He loved to travel and accompanied his parents and sisters on many road trips across Nova Scotia and to Prince Edward Island.
Arthur was always happy to see visitors and delighted in events like school concerts or having local kids pass by at Halloween. He especially loved Christmas, including all the decorations and lights. His annual trip around the various neighbourhoods in Halifax was a highlight of the year until he was in care and his mobility was a challenge.
Arthur was a sweet, gentle and innocent person; with a knack for getting his way and the biggest piece of pie at every formal family meal. Everyone looked out for him, especially when preparing his plate.
Arthur is survived by sisters, Helen Baxter and Margaret Brown, with whom he lived for most of his adult life, enjoying family life with them and their children. He is survived by nephews and nieces, David Baxter, John Baxter (Georgette), Aileen Sharma (Arun), and Elizabeth Kinghorne (Randolph); and grandnephews and grandnieces, David Paul (Susanna), Juliana, Beatrice, Sophia, Julian, Teagan, Sawyer and Svea. He is also survived by his quasi-niece-in-law and favourite visitor, Jean Baxter (Dennis), and former caregiver and good friend, Larry Baxter. Arthur is predeceased by his parents and brothers-in-law, Louis Baxter and James Brown.
Visitation will be held at Snow’s Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 from 7:00-9:00pm. A funeral will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 6351 North Street, Halifax, on Wednesday, November 4th at 1:00pm; Fr. Francesco Pirisi officiating. Burial at Gates of Heaven in Sackville to follow.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Franciscans of Halifax, 6476 Bayers Road, Halifax, NS, B3L 2B1.
The family would like to thank the staff at Parkstone for their kind and loving care of Arthur over the last two years of his life.
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