Passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Toronto East General Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Loving father of Barbara (John), Raymond (Denise) and Norman (Andrea). Cherished "Poppy" of Keith, Nicole, Kyle, Ryan, Shane, Braden and Kinley. Arthur is survived by his brother Sam Parsons (Phyllis). Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. at Jerrett Funeral home (660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough). A funeral service will take place on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Jerrett Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Pine Hills Cemetery. If desired donations in lieu of flowers to the Canadian Cancer Society or Toronto East General Hospital would be appreciated.