Arnold John Draves
Arnold Draves Obituary
In Loving Memory of
Mr. Arnold John Draves
April 17, 1938 – November 20, 2023
Arnold, who went by AJ, was born and raised in Holtyre. AJ was fond of the outdoors, spending much of his youth and life at his favorite property on Watabeag Lake, affectionately known as Hook n’ Line, where he has spent every summer since 1945. He played many sports growing up and was fond of hockey, baseball and curling. AJ spoke often of his upbringing in Holtyre and his good old days.
AJ was privileged to marry his loving wife, Dorothy Lindsay, in 1960. He established his family of five children in Matheson and remained a long-term resident. AJ supported his growing family by working as an electrician in many mines over the years across Northern Ontario. He retired from his final career after eleven years at the Monteith Correctional Complex.
AJ met many people from many places in his years of work, traveling for his kids sports and following his many grandkids through their progressions of life. He was sociable and loved spending his retirement having coffee, chatting with the locals and people passing through.
His family will cherish the valuable memories shared throughout the years.
It’s with great sadness the Draves family announces the passing of their father Arnold at the Timmins & District Hospital on Monday November 20th, 2023, at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his loving wife Dorothy Draves (nee Lindsay), his father John C. Draves and his mother Nettie Draves (nee Andrew).
Arnold is survived by his children John (Bette), Mark (Jill), Glenn (Cindy), Trish (Steve) and Darren (Pascal).
He was the proud grandfather of Joshua (Wendy), Jamie (Darren), Courtney (Andy), Greggory (Kelly), Courtney, Kimberley (Rich), Kelsey (Ryan), Tiffany (Corey), Travis (Lindsay), Brock (Allison), Jenna (Taylor), Brandon, Ethan (Jori), Ayshia (Austin), Kinli (Jesse), and Kiena (Brad).
He will also be deeply missed by his great-grandchildren Halle, Keeli, Gage, Lily, Coby, Sophia, Liam, Trinity, Connor, Makenna, Cael, Chase, Michael, Levi, Rowyn, Spencer, Sawyer, Eli, Addison, Miles, Scout & Madelyn. Arnold also leaves behind many relatives and close friends.
Relatives and friends are welcome to visit on Friday November 24th, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm & 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Stinson Funeral Home, 100 Bruce Avenue, South Porcupine, Ontario. There will be a Graveside service in the spring where the interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in Matheson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Unit at Timmins and District Hospital, Bingham Memorial Hospital or the Rosedale Center in Matheson.
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Funeral arrangements entrusted to
Irvine & Irvine Funeral Home
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