Arthur Karl Zahn
1931 - 2021
Arthur Karl Zahn
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Zahn, Arthur K passed away peacefully at Dartmouth General Hospital on Thursday May 6, 2021 at age 89. Born July 31, 1931 in London Ontario. He was the son of the late Walter Zahn (Germany) and Jeannie Westwater (Scotland). Art was predeceased by his first wife Alicia Hart (Margeson) Zahn. He is survived by his daughter Karen and his son Steven (Sandra Mason). Sisters Audrey Wilson, of Goderich ON and Sonja Franklyn of Courtney BC, and their families. His 2nd wife Maxine (MacBeth Court) and stepdaughter Cindy (Kirk), all of Dartmouth, Stepson Peter (Nancy) and Derek all of Vancouver. Step Grandchildren Nicholas, Whitehorse and Nadia, Honduras and Great granddaughter Marion, Whitehorse. Art retired after 25 years in the Canadian Navy and 12 years at DND. While working fulltime, Art and his business partners, started one of the first Dive shops in HRM, Aqua Dive Scuba Shop. Hundreds of divers learned their trade through classes taught by Art at Acadia and HRM. Art was happiest being on the water, boating, under the water, diving; mussel farming and near the water, boat building. Due to Covid, cremation has taken place, as per Art’s wishes his ashes will be cast at sea at a later date. A special thank you to the staff of Alderney, Lewis Hall, Parkland Dartmouth for their loving care in the last 6 months. The family would also like to thank all doctors and nurses of 5 East Dartmouth General Hospital for their compassionate care.

Condolences can be made at the Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home website, www.fergusonlogan.com. Flowers gratefully declined. Remembrance may be made to your charity of choice.

Arthur Karl Zahn