Our Sympathies: Arthur “Art” of Winthrop
It is with great sympathy that we share the passing of Arthur “Art” of Winthrop, OAC Class of 1955 on September 25, 2025. He was 94.
After graduating from OAC in 1955, Art worked as Assistant Ag Rep in Huron County, before returning full time to the McKillop family farm. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became a Select Seed Grower, growing, processing and selling Certified Seed to local farmers and as far away as PEI and Manitoba under the trade name R.T. Bolton and Son.
Art was very active in serving his community and country on many associations (often as Chair), Seaforth Ag Society, Huron County 4-H, Ontario Seed Growers, Ontario Pulse Committee, and the Canadian Seed Growers just to name a few. For many years he served as the Federal Returning Officer for the riding of Huron Bruce. He received the Canadian Seed Growers highest award, the Rorbertson Associate Award, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and was inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame for his contributions.