ARBEAU, KEMPTON KLINE- It is with great sadness that the family of Kempton Arbeau of Kingston, NB, husband of Sharon (MacPherson) Arbeau, announce his death on Saturday, August 6th, 2011, at the age of 63. Prior to his retirement, Kempton was employed with the Department of Transportation for 37 years. He loved the outdoors and was a real craftsman. Most of all, Kempton loved his family and will always be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, as well as a member of the Anglican Parish of Kingston. Besides his loving wife, Sharon, Kempton is also survived by his daughter, Maggie Titus (Jim) of Hampton; his son, Dana Lamb (Sarah Roberts) of Kingston; brothers, Joe Arbeau (Aggie) of Kingston and Bob Arbeau (Linda) of Saint John; sister, Etta Arbeau of Saint John; grandchildren, Jensen and Ella; mother-in-law, Lucy MacPherson; brothers-in-law, Ken MacPherson (Janie), David MacPherson (Ida) and Brenton MacPherson; several nieces and nephews. Kempton was predeceased by one sister, Jean McCrea, one brother, Bud Arbeau and father-in-law, Boyd MacPherson.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Kingston Parish Hall, Kingston. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, at 11:00 AM, from Trinity Church, Kingston. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery. A reception will be held at Kingston Parish Hall immediately following the interment. Arrangements are entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home, 1063 Main Street, Hampton, (506) 832-5541. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parish of Kingston. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.reidsfh.com