In Memorium

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of former Fort York staffer Tom Arnold. Tom was killed in a car accident in May that also claimed the life of his mother, Vera Arnold, and left his daughter Lauren injured. Working many years at Fort York, he was Program Co-ordinator from 1979 until 1983 and then Operations Manager and Assistant Curator from 1984 until 1988. During those years Tom made many friends amongst his co-workers. One of the lasting effects of Tom’s work at the fort is the very popular Living History (or Overnight) Program. Tom developed this program as a way to increase the fort’s revenues and keep part time interpreters employed year round. Tom went on to become Executive Director of Security, Parking and Transportation Services at York University, where his colleagues remember him with great affection for his good humor, compassion and outstanding ability to bring out the best in other people.