Obituary of Arthur Joseph Hiscock

The passing of Arthur Joseph Hiscock, aged 96, occurred peacefully on July 4, 2024 at Andrews of Summerside.

Art graduated with his Civil Engineering Degree and served in the Korean War as a Captain with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After he resigned his position as a Major, he obtained his Masters Degree in Pollution Control and Environmental Management and worked as a partner in an engineering consulting firm, government of PEI and retired as PEI Director, Environment Canada.  Art is 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.

Born in Grand Falls, Nfld.to the late Arthur and Emily (Trask) Hiscock. Loving father of Elaine (Daniel) Hughes , Diane Hiscock (Chris Crosby), Ronald (Doreen), Brian (Laurie), David (Sandra), Michael (Joanna), Peter (Stacey), step-daughter Deborah Douglas and sister in-law Margaret Ross. Also lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Survived by her sister Gladys Millar and several nieces and nephews. 

Predeceased by wives Marie (Auby) and Barbara (Douglas), brothers and sisters Henry (Audrey) Hiscock, Clarice (Pat) Callaghan, Jean (Jim) Pond, Oliver (Mickey), William (Norma), brother in-law George Auby and Emery (Vera) Auby. sister-in-law Florence (Henry) Hutchinson, and grand-daughter Kayleigh Hughes Goodfellow.

Resting at East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Road, Summerside until Thursday July 11th, 2024 where a funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:30 p.m. Interment to take place in St. Paul's Cemetery. Memorial donations in Art's memory can be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society. Visiting hours on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 5, Summerside will hold a service of remembrance on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.