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Arnold Eugene "Bunty" Forde
July 14, 1932 - June 20, 2012
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<div itemprop="description"> <p> <strong> Forde, Arnold Eugene &ndash; </strong> </p> <p> Peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Shirley for 52 years. Loving father of Ron and his wife Deborah, Darryl and his wife Tracey, and Duane and his wife Sheri.&nbsp; Cherished &ldquo;Pops&rdquo; of Malcolm, Alexa, Quincy, and Payton.&nbsp; Dear brother of Vera Forde and the late Gerald and Stella Forde.&nbsp; Much loved Uncle Bunt to many nieces and nephews. </p> <p> Arnie was a highly respected high school principal, educator, and coach in Mississauga for over 40 years. In a distinguished career that included being the first black teacher hired by the Peel Board, he had a profound and positive impact on countless lives. </p> <p> The proud native of Sydney, Nova Scotia was a graduate of Acadia University, where his athletic prowess and versatility later earned him induction into that school&rsquo;s Sports Hall of Fame. Arnie spent most of his adult life combining two of his greatest passions, teaching and athletics, as a volunteer coach in his community. </p> <b> Friends may call at the Turner &amp; Porter &quot;Peel&quot; Chapel,&nbsp;2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga, (Hwy 10. N. of the QEW) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral Service will be held at St. Dominic&rsquo;s Church, 625 Atwater Ave., at Cawthra Rd., Mississauga, on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow.&nbsp; Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca. <br /> <br /> In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arnold Forde Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship has been established to support deserving Peel District high&nbsp;school student-athletes&nbsp;pursuing post-secondary education who demonstrate character reminiscent of its namesake.&nbsp; Donations should be directed to TD Canada Trust account number&nbsp;10362 004 06346321580.&nbsp; Cheques should be made payable to &quot;Darryl or Duane Forde&quot; and&nbsp;the memo line should read &quot;Arnold Forde Scholarship&quot; </b> </div>