Bowes, Arthur March 11th, 1932 - April 20th, 2018 On April 20, 2018 Dad died at his beloved farm from sudden heart complications. We take great comfort in knowing that he is now with Mom, the love of his life Helen (nee Dodds), who predeceased him by less than a month after almost 65 years of marriage. Devoted father of Janet (David Pentney), Alfred (Joan Stephenson), Douglas (Anne Howes), Tom (Valerie St. Onge) and Wilson (Jane Buxcey). He will be fondly remembered by his 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Arthur is survived by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and will always be in their hearts. He is predeceased by his parents Mary Bowes (Wilson) and Anson Bowes, by his brothers Gordon and John and daughter-in-law Debbie Johnson. He is survived by his sisters, Shirley Stemp, Joyce North and sister-in-law Diane Bowes. He was a hard-working dairy farmer who loved the land and Tayview Farm. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed his time and the company at Kelford's Hunt Camp, where he was a member for over 60 years. Art was active in municipal politics in Bathurst Township, where he served as a Councillor, Deputy Reeve and Reeve. He went on to serve as the Warden of Lanark County (1981). He was a member of the GWM Perth Hospital Board and served as Chair. A strong man of faith, for many years he was an active member of St Paul's United Church and Art and Helen were inaugural members of Couples' Club. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The service to celebrate Dad's life will take place in the Chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. There will be a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre, followed by the interment at Scotch Line Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the GWM Foundation or St. Paul's United Church.