Vic passed peacefully in St. Boniface Hospital after a two-year battle with cancer.

 

Vic is predeceased by his father John Gemmill Arnott, of Portage la Prairie.

 

Vic is survived by his beloved son, Gabriel James Whitford Arnott of Winnipeg; mother Lorraine Marie Arnott (née Clare) of Winnipeg; siblings Ani Arnott (John Bennett), of Hamilton, ON, Marni Arnott, of Portage la Prairie, Casey Wolf, of Vancouver, BC, Carole Gray (Melissa Giffard), Of Melbourne, Australia, Joanne Arnott, of Vancouver, BC, Saya Arnott of Portage la Prairie, Guy Arnott of Winnipeg, and Robert Arnott (Jenelle) of Grand Rapids, Michigan; nephews, Thomas Gray (Liz), Stuart Arnott Campbell (Elizabeth Hiroko Knight Yamamoto), Harper Arnott Campbell (Wei), Johnathan Arnott, Michael Gray, Jeremy (Ryah) Arnott, Isi Arnott Cambell, and Jules Arnott Zenthoefer; nieces, Tine Butler (Neal), Angie Meek (Jim), Robin Bennett (Caleb), Lila Arnott Campbell (Olivia Dethlefsen), Ashley Arnott, Mariah Arnott, and Faust Arnott Zenthoefer, as well as special friends Forrest and Brighton Whitford.

 

Vic was known for his love of cats, the care he had for his family, his warmth, and his wry sense of humour. He was a gifted musician and friend.

 

He will be deeply missed.

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In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Vic’s family kindly requests that all of his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour his memory by watching the photo biography above. Please also consider sharing your own photos, memories and stories by making use of the comment section on this page.