Obituary of Georgina Anne McArthur

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Georgina "Gea" Anne McArthur on May 13, 2020 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1938 in Springhill, NS, to the late Albert M. and Kathleen G (Hopkins) Rector. In addition to her parents, Gea is predeceased by her brothers Arthur "Bud" M. and Albert "Ab" M. Rector. She is survived by her loving husband Edward "Ed" McArthur; sons Eddie (Jeanette) and Keith McArthur (Cathey); grandchildren Chris McArthur, Jennifer Davies (Charls), Jolene Adams (Bobby) and Michael McArthur; great grandchildren Cailum, Jenessa, Alex, Joseph, Coleten, Nathan, Cameron, Brayden, Eva and Mya; sister Ardeth Lowther; sister-in-law Lorraine Rector, as well as many nieces and nephews. Gea managed the Oromocto office for Cable Vision from 1972 – 1977 until they were posted to Toronto, ON, where she worked for Eatons company in document control. Upon her return to NB, she worked for Cable Vision again until 1982, when Ed retired from the military and they were able to travel across Canada that summer. Gea was a past worthy mistress of Lincoln LOBA (Ladies Orange Benevolent Association). She enjoyed quilting, reading and many other crafts. Also, since 1969 she was a member of the Mick Mack Trailer Club, and spent 50 amazing summers enjoying friends and family. Gea was very active in politics, she spent years working with Core, and Peoples Alliance. A memorial service will be held at Lincoln Baptist Church on, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 2 pm with Mr. Don Longworth officiating. Lincoln Baptist Church and Oromocto Funeral Home will have staff available to advise guests on procedures without breaking the social distancing requirements. An interment will be held in the Lower Lincoln cemetery following the service. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.