OBITUARY: John W. Arseneault passed away peacefully at his family home in Nackawic, NB in the early morning of July 19, 2013. Born 85 years ago in Woodstock, NB, he was the only child of the late Wilfred and Juanita (McCormick) Arseneault. John was raised in Dalhousie, NB, later living in Pennfield, NB and Nackawic, NB. A high-pressure welder and industrial mechanic, he retired from Ste. Anne Pulp and Paper Company and spent the next 20 years doing what he loved - fishing the Atlantic salmon and tying flies. He was a proud veteran and member of the Royal Canadian Legion #27 and the Granite Lodge #54, a Gilwell Scouter and Scout Leader, a member of the Anglican Church and former lay reader, and a grateful "Old Timer" of Alcoholics Anonymous. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Jean (Gallant) Arseneault; his four children, Albert Arseneault (Virginia), Marysville, NB, Mary Fearon, Dalhousie, NB, Ruth Arseneault, Riverview, NB and Frederick Arseneault (Kristen), Fredericton, NB; eleven grandchildren, Jeannie, Becky, John, Michaela, Tara, Delaney, Gavin (Jolene Antle), Morgan, Jesse (Stephanie), Tyler and Emily; four great grandchildren, Corey, Tyler, Layla and Cohen; two sisters-in-law, Stella Donahue and Patsy Guitard; and a brother-in-law, Albert Gallant; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson Ricky Grenier.
Although there will be no visitation, friends are welcome to attend a funeral service on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 2:00 pm at St. Clement's Anglican Church, 6831 Route 102, Dumfries, NB with the Rev. Fr. Kevin Borthwick officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Interment at Nackawic Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Parish of Prince William or to a charity of the donor's choice. No flowers by request. Arrangements by Flewelling Funeral Home, Nackawic, NB. www.flewellingswan.com