CARSON, ARNOLD W. - Arnold Willard Carson, 70, of Salem, passed away after a year-long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, on December 19, 2009 at the Moncton Hospital. Born in Havelock, he was a son of the late Willard and Mary (Keith) Carson. Arnold spent his earlier life as a farmer, woodsman, and trucker; and his retirement years as a security guard. In 1990, Arnold picked up the archery bow and began a passion that lasted to this year, and became known in his red truck and camper across Canada. His friendly smile could be found working the gate at the Sussex Balloon Fiesta, and in the stands at the Windsor, NS Fair each fall. Arnold is survived by his companion, Margaret White of Hartland; his daughters: Betty Richards (Robert) of Glenvale and Loretta Prosser (Rod) of Prosser Brook; his sons: Clifford Carson (Vicki) of Saint John and Darrell Carson (Gail) of Salem; his sister, Ada Taylor of Glenvale; his brother, Arthur Carson (Martha) of Salem; as well as by nine grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Arnold was predeceased by his wife, Donna Carson (nee Steeves); his son, Dale Carson; his sisters: Alma Hutchinson and Alice Bleakney. Visitation will be held on Monday from 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm; the funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 pm with Rev. Bill Parks presiding, all in Armstrong's Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac. Interment will be held in the Salem Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.armstrongsfh.com