Bonar Bain

Bonar Stewart Bain (4 February, 1923–18 February, 2005) was a Canadian actor and the identical twin brother of actor Conrad Bain, who starred in the television sitcom Diff'rent Strokes as Phillip Drummond and Maude as Arthur Harmon. He once played a fictional “evil” twin to Conrad (“Hank Bain”) in an episode of SCTV. He also portrayed Arthur's (Conrad Bain) twin brother Arnold on Maude.

In popular culture

Bain figures in the lyrics to “Bober,” a song from the Mike Keneally Band’s 2004 album Dog. Keneally sings that his dog, Bober, was “half-named after Conrad Bain’s brother.”

Filmography

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Twin brother of actor Conrad Bain. Bonar Stewart had passed away after a courageous 26 year battle with cancer. At his passing, his wife of 59 years, Vella; three sons, four daughters-in-law, thirty-three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one brother, nephews, nieces and extended families and a vast array of friends he met along the way were left to cherish his memory. Bonar was predeceased by his parents and his younger brother Gordon. In addition to a distinguished business career in the airline, rental car and parking businesses, Bonar served with numerous charitable service and civic volunteer organizations throughout his life. He worked tirelessly on projects and with groups who sought to make his community a better place for its citizens. Organizations like the Lions Club, Yellowhead Highway Association, Skal Club, Edmonton Airports Authority and the Downtown Business Association are examples of just a few. Bonar felt that a person should always give back to the community in which one lives and he dedicated his life to this belief. He met his battle with cancer with the same vigor in which he lived his life. An ongoing fight, he me the challenges with honor, dignity, grace, courage and an always positive attitude. He never once complained of his condition, instead he counseled other patients through his experiences and sat on Cross Cancer Institute committees dedicated to improving the lives of prostate cancer patients and early detection of the disease. The Cross Cancer Institute passionately cared for Bonar throughout his illness. The Edmonton General Hospital Palliative Care (unit 9Y) also provided care and understanding in Bonar's final days. Thanks to the many friends and neighbors who showed such support for Bonar and his family throughout his illness. To his many friends - when you laugh, think of him. For his keen sense of humor, his love of people and his dedication to his family and friends will be the things we will remember and miss the most. Cremation has taken place. At Bonar's request, no service was held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bonar's name may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute or the General Hospital Palliative Care program. Howard & McBride Westlawn Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

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