Obituary of Arthur Nash

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Father, Arthur Nash of Branch, St. Mary’s Bay. Dad passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Art was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Husband, Brother, Uncle & Friend to everyone. Leaving to mourn his passing are his daughter, Colleen Nash; son, Arthur Nash Jr.; Rosella Roche, the Mother of his children; grandchildren, Joshua Nash, Chloe (Gordon Setter/ Companion); his brother Glenn Nash (Cheryl); sisters, Virgina Nash and Rosalind Downey; Godchild, Gillian Evans along with Art’s family of nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues at from Corrections NL. Art is predeceased by his Mother and Father, Arthur and Lillian Nash; his brother, Eric Nash; his sisters, Lillian Nash and Francis English; niece, Erin Downey and Nick Deveraux, his coworker and best friend. Art started his career with Corrections Newfoundland in 1972. In 1974, he completed an in-service program and achieved the highest mark in the completion of this exam. Art served as a Correctional Officer, Lieutenant & Superintendent at the Clarenville Correctional Centre and Her Majesties Penitentiary. Art took considerable pride in his career. Durning his career, while adhering to justice decisions, he was known for his compassion while staying firm to the law at Corrections Newfoundland Facilities. Art retired from Her Majesties Penitentiary in 2002. Art enjoyed activities such as tennis, running, rowing, weightlifting & downhill skiin. He was on the Her Majesties Penitentiary rowing team from 1974-1978. The team would compete in the annual St. John’s Regatta with record time and a gold metal. Art’s pride and joy were his daughter (Colleen), son (Arthur Jr.) & grandson (Joshua). He enjoyed going on quad day trips, road trips with his son Art Jr., fishing, walking & feeding the animals in the community of Branch. Everyday Art would make sure he went to the river to feed the ducks & ensure the bird feeder was full. Art grew up in Branch, St. Mary’s Bay and retired home there 2002. He was extremely kind to the community events with contributions to the fundraising & donations. He always watched over the community and would help residents anyway that he could. We welcome all to the funeral services to celebrate the life of our Father as we send him to his final resting place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. Visitation on Saturday, August 23rd at Coombs Funeral Home from 12 - 8 p.m.; The family will be leaving the Funeral Home on Sunday, August 24th at 12:00 p.m. to go to Holy Rosary Church in Branch. Visitation at the Church in Branch will be from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday and on Monday, August 25th from 2-6 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place at the church on Tuesday, August 26th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Branch. On behalf of Art Jr. and myself (Colleen), we want to thank our Mother, Rosella Roche, the Mayor of Branch, Kelly Power, longtime neighbours, Austy & Lolly Nash. We would like to send sincerest gratitude to the Placentia Hospital Palliative Care team for the kindness, compassion & care provided to our Dad. Dad, you were our rock, friend and parent. We will miss you dearly. You are at peace now, the suffering is over. Though your spirit, compassion, kindness & laughter are no longer with us, they will remain forever in our hearts. We love you.