Obituary of Arthur Ronald Drover

Arthur Ronald Drover

December 22, 1933 – January 4, 2026

Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Arthur Ronald Drover announce his passing on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Corner Brook Long Term Care at the age of 92 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children: John Herbert “Jack” (Marina), Alphonsus Robert “Al” (Mavis), William Ernest “Ernie” (Lana), Sylvia “Susan” (Mike) Locas, Arthur Anthony “Tony” (Christine) and James Fabion “Jim” (Cheryl); 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren: step-brothers and sisters: Charles, Linda, Sandra, Brian, Gerald and Vera; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley (Drover), parents Herbert and Jean Drover, great-granddaughter Faith Drover, sisters and brothers Muriel, William, Herbert, Jessie, Walter, Ernest and Robert, step-sister Joan.

A very special thank you to Bunglow #3 and Corner Brook Long Term Care, Blueberry Crescent for the exceptional care and concern over the past few years.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7 from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 8 at 2:00 p.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Chapel, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue with Majors Brian and Valerie Wheeler officiating. A reception will follow the funeral at Fillatre’s Funeral Home. Cremation will take place with  interment to be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen/Family Services.