The death occurred peacefully at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, P.E.I., on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, of Ralph James Arsenault, of Freetown and formerly of Bedeque, P.E.I., aged 72 years. Ralph was born in Summerside, P.E.I., on Feb. 15, 1936, to his late parents, Hubert and Agnes (nee Gallant) Arsenault. Loving father of Robert of St. Catharines, Ont., William of Freetown and Wanda (Kevin) Gaudet of Freetown. Also lovingly remembered by his grandson, Matthew, and his granddaughter, Courtney Gaudet. Survived by the following brothers and sisters: Betty Murphy (Don) of Summerside, Shirley Dickinson of Summerside, Velda (Wensel) Harris of Chelton, Ruby (Joe) Jurkowski of Chelton, Nancy (Joe) Sonier of Hamilton, Ont., Douglas (Bonnie) of B.C., David of Halifax, N.S., Judy (Danny) Gaudet of Miscouche, Sally Arsenault (Norbert) of Summerside and Blair (Norma) of Summerside. Besides his parents, Ralph was predeceased by his brothers Leroy, Lorne, Harvey and Bobby and his brothers-in-law, John Folland and (Chicken) Jimmy Snee. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Rd., Summerside, until Thursday, Dec. 18, for funeral service at the Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment to take place at a later date in the Seven Mile Bay Cemetery. Visiting hours on Thursday, 10 a.m. until time of funeral. Memorial donations in Ralph's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at epfuneral@pei.aibn.com. Arrangements entrusted to the East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside, P.E.I. www.peifuneralcoops.com

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