DIVERS, Arthur Joseph July 21, 1947 – June 21, 2017 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a brave 3 ½ year long battle. Beloved husband of Lesley of 44 years and loving father of Michelle-Renee (Demitri). Art was predeceased by parents Rene and Cecile Divers. Brother to Paula (Jack), Lucien (Doreen), Diane (Garry) and Jackie (Sterling). Uncle to many cherished nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Laurier, Manitoba, Art never forgot his roots. He was an avid story teller with a tale for everything and relayed many memories of growing up on the family farm. Art graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1970 and joined the Canadian Wheat Board. In 1972, he joined Yamaha Canada Music and had a distinguished career until 2005. Upon retirement, he obtained his Real Estate Licence and was one of the top producers in Canada with Royal LePage. Golf was his passion and he was a proud member of Emerald Hills Golf Club in Stouffville and The Club at Renaissance in Fort Myers. Donations made in Arthur’s memory to the B-Strong Foundation would be greatly appreciated by Arthur’s family and may be made online at www.bstrong.ca or by cheque to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (memo: B-Strong), mailed to 610 University Ave., Toronto, ON, M5G 2M9, Attn. Cindy Goelman. Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, July 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Highland Funeral Home – Markham Chapel, 10 Cachet Woods Court, Markham. A Celebration of Arthur’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 8th at 4 p.m. in the Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.highlandfuneralhome.ca