Birth date: Aug 16, 1943 Death date: May 4, 2016
Arthur D. “Art” Mead Sr., 72, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at West bay Center, Westlake following a 5 month illness. Born August 16, 1943 in Lorain, he lived in Lorain his entire life. He graduated from Lorain Hig Read Obituary
Mrs. Mead, Nicki, Art and family....my deepest condolences to each and every one of you for your loss. Though I haven't seen you for many years, I do remember quite vividly what a sweet and caring man Mr. Mead was and how much I admired his dedication to so many lives. He was such a hard working man and forever had a smile on that face! I am proud to say that I knew him even if only for a little while.......love to you all.....
Laura Wojda
There isn't a firefighter in Lorain County, other than those new hires from the past year, who doesn't know Art, and his dedication to serving others. We all knew that if there was a major incident, Art would be there. Whenever the Red Cross Canteen was on scene, Art would be there serving up coffee and hot cocoa during the cold weather times, and cool liquids during the warm weather periods. Art was the one who made it his mission to make sure "his guys" (us firefighters) were rested, hydrated, and recovered enough to be able to return to continue our tasks. He was always there to place his comforting hand on a shoulder, and even in some cases, to give a hug when the emotions as the scene of a tragedy became too overwhelming. And for the citizens who faced possibly the worst days of their lives when they found out that they would not be able to return to their home because of a fire, or other types of damage, Art's comforting words and hand on their shoulder, plus his knowledge and expertise, would help them through those tragic first moments, by finding them lodging for the next few days and providing them with the necessary personal items to help.
In the dozens of meetings that I attended in county and out of county, you can be sure that Art was there always smiling , and shaking hands just like the politicians, except Art was the "politician" everyone liked and respected.
Though the world won't be the same with Art gone, we can all be assured that if by chance there was a problem in heaven, Art would be at the Lord's side offering his expertise and assistance in any way he possibly could. What we all lost, heaven gained. And I firmly believe that when our time comes, Art will be in the reception line with that smile, his kind comforting words, a firm handshake, and/or the bear hug welcoming us to paradise. Art was an angel on Earth. He will definitely be missed by all whose lives he touch.
Farewell , for now, my friend. We'll meet again on the other side.
To Art's family I want to extend my most sincere condolences, from not only myself, but on behalf of the hundreds of firefighters from the county over the past several years who were touched by Art's service.
Our thoughts and prayers to the families of Art Mead. He was a caring and wonderful man. He will be sadly missed by all. He helped so many people over the years and asked so little in return. Thank you all for the sacrifices that you endured when the call came in and Art left to help those. God Bless you all. O J and Liz Tingler
Saddened to hear of Art's death. He was such a good guy. May I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences? Ray and I considered him "Mr. Red Cross."
Ruth Adams
Our condolences to The Arthur Mead Family. May Arthur Rest In Peace.
A True Friend and Hero to the community. I met Arthur about 25 years ago when I was a member of the Sheffield Village Fire Dept.on a rainy night. He was with the red cross doing what he always did, helping people. Art brought me a coffee to help take away the chill from the rain I usually don't drink coffee but he handed to me and I drank it and thank him . I told Art later I usually don't drink coffee and after that of all the people he's helped over the years he still remembered that and the few times he came to help the First Responders be it the Fire Dept. Lorain county Haz Mat Team or even when I was out there as a private contractor Mr. Mead was always there helping and offered me a water or juice of some sort.
Rest In Peace Mr. Mead you Sir are a True Friend and Hero.
