Arthur Bradley Henry

After a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer, Art passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on October 15, 2015. He was surrounded by family until the very end. Art was the best friend, soulmate and husband of 28 years to Tedine Henry (Walmsley). Devoted father to Brad (Lindsay), Kevin (Mandy), and Jennifer (David). Dear son of Arthur and Rose Henry. Loving brother to Kelly (Gary) and Crystal (Norm). Wonderful son-in-law to William Walmsley and Nancy McNamara. He was also the adored son-in-law to the beloved late Gayle Walmsley (Conway) and the dear brother-in-law to William Walmsley. Art was a hilarious and joking uncle to Amber (Stewart), Jordan (Lorraine), and Mary-Ann. He was also the uncle and godfather to Alysa. Art was the cherished grandson of the late Lloyd and Adeline Henry and grandson and godson of the late Wilfred and Irene Beauchamp. Art also had many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends in the larger Métis community. He will be missed by the family pets Austin, Poca and Reign, and especially his boy Chief.

Art was very involved in the Métis community where he was a dedicated volunteer and citizen for 19 years. As the former Vice-President of the Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council, Art was one of the founding members. He brought Métis culture and celebrations to Oshawa. A large part of the Métis culture that Art loved was fishing and hunting. He was a great fisherman who kept his family’s freezer stocked. He passed on his knowledge and passion of fishing onto his wife and kids. They have many pictures and memories of fishing both onshore and in his boat. He enjoyed hunting goose, moose and bear the last few years of his life. Art always provided for his family and friends by sharing the meat he hunted.

Something Art will always be remembered for was his world-wide email list he made to spread Aboriginal news. He worked hard to keep people informed and aware of everything happening in Aboriginal communities. His family always joked around and called him ‘the Métis Mailman.’ Everyone who knew Art always felt his sense of his care and compassion to help others. The family is overwhelmed by the outpour of love and support in helping him on his journey to the spirit world. There are various traditional ceremonies and songs being sung for Art across Canada.

The family sends their sincere thank you to all the doctors and nurses at Lakeridge Health Oshawa that were a part of his care. A special thank you to Dr. Rothenstein. Dr. Elkeeb and Dr. Koll who went above and beyond to provide the best care and treatment options for Art. Another special thank you to Dr. Hanson who took care of him during his clinical trial at Princess Margaret Cancer Hospital.

A visitation for Art will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Oshawa Funeral Home. His funeral will be held on Monday, October 19 from 11:00 am - 12:00 am at Church of St. Gregory The Great. The family asks that anyone who would like to share memories about Art to please get up and talk at the funeral. They hope to hear many stories and laughs about Art.

Donations can be made directly to the family who will take the donations and set up the ‘Arthur Bradley Henry Bursary’ for Métis students attending post-secondary education.