Arteast Digest: Passing away of two memorable members

It is with deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of two of our beloved members who were generous volunteers and valuable members of the Arteast Management and Planning Committee. 

Bernard Poirier



Bernard Poirier was often seen volunteering for the Promenade and Trinity teams and other activities and was awarded an Arteast Lifetime Membership. His contribution to the Arteat By-Laws will be long-lasting. He was a kind, gracious and compassionate person who always respected others.

Bernard was also a long time volunteer at the General Hospital who devoting his time visiting patients to make their stay most pleasant

The funeral mass will be held at Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 435 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. The family will receive condolences at the church from 10 a.m.

http://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/bernard-poirier-1074150660



Ted Johnston

Ted also volunteered on different teams and was key in obtaining Arteast's incorporation.

Ted once said that "Creating something with my own hands from start to finish and being totally responsible for it – a far cry from working in a bureaucracy as I did for 32 years – is satisfying and rewarding."

Ted was a long-time donor to the arts community, including the Shenkman Center.

A service will be held in a few weeks at Beechwood. More details will be communicated once available.

Our sincerest sympathies to the families of Bernard Poirier and Ted Johnston.