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Obituary for Arthur Randolph "Art" Yeas

YEAS, Arthur 'Art'

January 1, 1955 - September 8, 2015.

Suddenly at his home in Burlington on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the age of 60. Predeceased by his parents, Dorothy (nee Layman) and Arthur Yeas of Pembroke, Ontario. Dear brother of Michael Yeas of Pembroke, Ontario and Kathryn Evans (Bruce) of Calgary, Alberta. Loving uncle to Kelsey and Delaney Evans. Arthur worked as a Horticulturist and Greenhouse Technician in the Biology Department for McMaster University. For the last 38 years, his work at the university has included supervision of student placements, contributing to the greenhouse website, and participating in tours for Let’s Talk Science and Environmental Wellness Week. Art also helped to establish partnerships with the Niagara Parks Commission Floral Show House and the Toronto Zoo. More recently, in conjunction with his tenure, Art moved to purchase unique plants which lead to heavy media and visitor attention during blooming time. With over 1,400 visitors during this time, the greenhouse saw an incredible increase in donations which has helped them to maintain and obtain more of these rare plants. In recognition of his contributions to McMaster University, Art received the President's Award for Outstanding Service in 2014. Art will be sadly missed by his colleagues, friends, and family. Cremation has taken place. Private interment to take place at a later date in Pembroke, Ontario through Murphy’s Funeral Home. For those who wish, memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Online condolences for the family may be made on the funeral home website. (Arrangements entrusted to SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333).


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