We regret to advise of the death of Major Arthur Joseph Hiscock, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 4 July 2024 at Andrews of Summerside PE at age 96 years.
Born in Grand Falls NL, Art graduated with a Civil Engineering degree and served in the Korean War as a Captain with the 57th Independent Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers.
Art retired from the Canadian Army as a Major and then earned his Masters Degree in Pollution Control and Environmental Management. He worked as a partner in an engineering consulting firm before joining the government of Prince Edward Island. He retired as PEI Director, Environment Canada.
Art was a long-standing member of the PEI Engineers Association; he was a founding member of the PEI Korean Veterans Association, and held various executive positions in both the Royal Canadian Legion and PEI Provincial Command.
Resting at East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside {245 Pope Road} until Thursday 11 July 2024. Visiting hours are on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service that will be held in the chapel at 2:30 p.m. Interment to take place in St. Paul’s Cemetery Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 5, Summerside will hold a service of remembrance on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
Memorial donations in Art’s memory can be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
