We sadly announce the death of Douglas John Frank McArthur on the 19th October, 2023 age 81. John was the eldest of 5 siblings, born in 1942 in Whakatane, New Zealand, to “Jack” and “Biddy” McArthur.
In his early years, he was a talented athlete, excelling in rugby and athletics. He had an enquiring mind, loved nature, history and art which made him both a fantastic father to Jeanne-Marie, Kim and Nicholas, and “gramps” to Jack. It also made him an exceptional primary school teacher. His class nature tables were the stuff of legends.
His gift of writing ranged from poems to stories to original plays to newspaper reporting; and this, coupled with his knack for cartoon drawing, well served his wicked sense of humour.
In later years he developed a passion for metal detecting and had the canny ability to dig up “treasure” more often than not.
He will be greatly missed.
A wake will be held after the service at The Star, Malden Rushett KT22 0DP.
Service
DATE AND TIME
Tuesday 14th November 2023, 11:00am
ADDRESS
Randalls Park Crematorium & Cemetery, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0AG
Committal
DATE AND TIME
Tuesday 14th November 2023, 11:45am
ADDRESS
Randalls Park Crematorium & Cemetery, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0AG
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