ARTHUR, Gordon Francis - 89, Halifax, formerly of Black Point, passed away April 21, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Murphy) Arthur. Gordon lived life to the fullest. He drove for Y Taxi for a number of years, served in the Canadian Army in Canada and the United Kingdom during The Second World War. After the war, he moved to Black Point. He was the founding member of the Black Point Fire Department. He was employed by the Black Point Fire Department until his retirement in 1979. He was involved in activities with St. Anthony's Church in Hubbards, loved coaching hockey in Black Point and Chester. Gordon's NHL team was the one and only Montreal Canadians. His great love was dancing with the Gunther Butchta and the Edgett family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene (Arnett); sons, Owen (Maureen) Worman, Saskatchewan; Bruce (Corrine), Halifax; daughter, Mary Jane (Fred) Dorey, Hubbards; grandchildren, Angela, Allan, Daniel, Amy, Trevor, Erin and Avril; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony's Church, Hubbards, Father Paul Morris officiating. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Prostate Research. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca