Obituaries — 15 September 2011
Alfred Arseneault, 80, passed away peacefully at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital, on Saturday, July 16th, 2011, after a lengthy illness.Born in Saint-Charles-de-Kent on March 11th, 1931, he was the son of the late Amedée and Marie (Ouelette) Arseneault.
Alfred moved to Dryden in the late ’70s to be closer to his brothers and their families. He was hired on at the Dryden Pulp and Paper mill and worked in the woodroom till his retirement in 1996. Alfred was a avid fisherman and he loved the outdoors. he spent many hours in the outdoors with friends hunting and fishing. After his retirement Alfred decided it was time to move back home, which was New Brunswick, so off he went.
Alfred will be sadly missed by his brother, Pierre Arseneault (Blaise); seven nephews, Oscar Arseneault (Lynn) Adam, Madelaine; Rene Arseneault (Karen) Michael, Daniel; Marcel Arseneault (Rowena) Michelle, Roschelle; Jean Arseneault; Claude Arseneault (Yvonne) Brett, Joel; Brent Arseneault (Tricia) Bryce, Dylan, Ethyn; Jerry Arseneault (Eko) Eloi; three nieces, Gisele Natuckach (Myron), Helene Rosso (JR) James, Jason and Lucie Marsden (Daryl) Erika and Kaitlyn; two sisters-in-law Francoise Arseneault and Verna Arseneault.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Eloi and Joseph.
Donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or donor’s choice.
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