John "Jack" MacArthur's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2026 in Trenton, Nova Scotia

John "Jack" MacArthur

1932 - May 24, 2026

Trenton, Nova Scotia

John "Jack" MacArthur's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2026 in Trenton, Nova Scotia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R H Porter Funeral Home

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John "Jack" MacArthur

1932 - May 24, 2026

Trenton, Nova Scotia

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John MacArthur Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John MacArthur (Trenton, Nova Scotia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on May 24, 2026, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John MacArthur to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lila MacArthur and Ross MacArthur; his siblings, James Arthur "Art" MacArthur and Christine "Dee" Doris Middlemiss; his mother-in-law Helen (Cecil Polley); his brother-in-law Scott (Robert Polley); and his nibling Gail MacArthur.

He is survived by: his wife Dolores MacArthur (Polley); his children, Jacqueline Crosby (Wallace), Scott MacArthur (Elizabeth), Ross MacArthur (Jackie) and Stephen MacArthur (Angela); his nieces and nephews, Carolyn Deveau (Larry), Cathy Smith (Rod), Rob Middlemiss (Terri), Daryl MacArthur (Ginny), Michael Polley, Matthew Polley and Mitchell Polley (Kait); his grandchildren, Tara Crosby (Greg), Christa Crosby (Jason), Angela MacArthur-Gillman (Dan), Ian MacArthur (Kelsie), Garret MacArthur (Caitlin) and Alison MacArthur (Steve); and his great grandchildren, Jenna Sullivan (Justin), Aiden Sullivan, Jacob Webber (Amber), Jack Sullivan, Brooks MacArthur, Ellis MacArthur, Hayes MacArthur, Mila MacArthur, Calla Gillman, Gracie Gillman and Connor Gillman.

Donations in Jack's memory may be made to First United Church in Trenton.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R H Porter Funeral Home



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Wed

May 27

Visitation

R.H. Porter Funeral Home
73 High St, Trenton, NS B0K1X0

Thu

May 28

Funeral service

First United Church
81 High St, Trenton, NS B0K1X0

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