Arthur George BURGIN

BURGIN, Arthur George “Art“ Proud WW II Veteran Member of Lions Club of Kingston Inc. Lifetime Member of the Toronto Musician's Association - Arthur passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at the Helen Henderson Care Facility. Beloved husband of 65 years to Phyllis Burgin. Loving father to Brian (Judy) and John (Patti). Beloved grandfather to Heather, Michael, Danny and Shannon. Cherished great-grandfather to Charlotte and Paige. Predeceased by his sister Hilda and brother-in-law Noel Stephenson. Arthur will be deeply missed by his numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Arthur had a passion for music. He started his musical career with the Orchestra for the Toronto Ballet Company; and the Toronto Symphony. Art's love for music continued from there as he was the musical teacher at Banting Memorial High School. While teaching, he was conductor for the Huronia Symphony Orchestra. Arthur and his family, then moved to Kingston where he was heavily involved with the Lions Club and played the bugle often at Remembrance Day Services. Arthur continued his love for music working with small groups in Kingston in both the brass and string instruments in groups such as the Limestone City Strings. Arthur had a real passion to develop music with young people. Family and friends will be received at the GORDON F. TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOMES - TOWNSHIP CHAPEL 435 Davis Drive, Kingston (Taylor Kidd. Blvd. & Centennial Drive) on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. The Lions Club of Kingston will gather at the funeral home on February 18, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. for a memorial service, all Lions are welcome. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Church 1111 Taylor Kidd Blvd at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. Committal prayers at St. Mary's Cemetery in the spring. For those wishing, donations may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Church or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, in memory of Arthur. gftompkins-township.ca 613-546-5150 11415947