Arthur Gunnell
| Arthur Gunnell | |
|---|---|
| Art Gunnell; Arthur A. Gunnell | |
| Born | 1924 Thunder Bay |
| Died | 2022-03-21 Thunder Bay |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Employer | Lacey's Taxi |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Arthur A. "Art" Gunnell (1924 – 21 March 2022) was a Thunder Bay genealogist and local historian, and a Lakeheadologist. Born, raised and lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, he spent many hours helping other family-history researchers, produced a number of books on genealogy, and wrote local-history articles and stories for the local newspaper.[1]
Life and family
Arthur A. Gunnell was born and raised in Thunder Bay, where he remained throughout his life. He often reflected on living through the Great Depression and the Second World War, noting the challenges of those eras while raising his family.[2]
He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Florence, his daughter Lynda, and his wives Wilma and Jean. He was survived by his sons Eric and Donald, his brother Terry, and his companion Ana. He also left behind several close friends and extended family members.[2]
Arthur A. Gunnell died on March 21, 2022, at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. He received care from the staff at that facility as well as St. Joseph's Hospice. Following his wishes, cremation took place through Northwest Funeral Alternative. A private burial was planned for the family plot at Mountain View Cemetery.[2]
Work
With Linda Turk he wrote Five Miles and All Uphill (2001), about early schools in the Lakehead area.[3] His Papers & Records article "The City of Port Arthur's 'Book of Remembrance': a record of residents who served in the First and Second World Wars" appeared in volume XXXII (2004), and the journal carried a memorial resolution for him in volume L (2022).[4]
He served in many organizations, including the Ontario Genealogical Society, the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists, the Thunder Bay Historical Society, St. John Ambulance and the Canadian Red Cross.[1]
Family
- Married Wilma Margaret Gunnell (née Hebden) on 10 May 1952.[5] His obituary names his parents as Albert and Florence.[1]
Death
Gunnell died at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital on 21 March 2022, in the 98th year of his life.[1]
Directory listings
| Year | Name as listed | Occupation | Employer | Address | Spouse | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Gunnell Arth driv Lacey's Taxi h 443 Empire | Driver | Lacey's Taxi | 443 Empire, Fort William | p. 186[6] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Arthur Gunnell obituary. The Chronicle-Journal via Legacy.com. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Obituary for Arthur A. Gunnell, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2022-03-26, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ Local History. Ontario Genealogical Society, Thunder Bay District Branch. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- ↑ Subject index to Papers & Records, Volumes I–LIII (1973–2025), compiled by F. Brent Scollie (January 2026). Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 12 May 1952, p. 6
- ↑ Henderson's Directory of Fort William and Port Arthur, 1950 (Henderson Directories Limited), p. 186.