Arthur Garfield Buist, 81 of Pemberton and formerly of Jefferson Twp. passed away Tues, February 8, 2022 with his daughters at his bedside.

Arthur retired from the NYC DEP where he was a Computer Programmer for over 20 years. He was a devout Christian and theologian and an advocate for freedom and the legalization of marijuana.  He never wavered from those beliefs.

Born in Jersey City at Christ Hospital to the late William and Audrey (Dandorff) Buist, he resided in Jefferson Twp for a majority of his life.

Arthur was predeceased by his wife Noelle (nee Keegan) Buist in 2004 (his true love), and his brothers Bobby, Richard and his identical twin Billy. Surviving are his 4 children Jason and Cheryl Buist of Wall, Nicole and Mario Rossi of Wall, Chandra and Kevin Hertel of Brielle, , and Jonathan Buist of Jefferson Twp., his brother Walter Buist of Florida, and his 5 grandchildren Nicholas, Keegan, Donovan, Marius, and Francesco (Jules).

In keeping with Arthur’s wishes, a private cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be planned for the summer.

O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall Twp. is handling arrangements for the Buist family.

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