ARSENAULT, JOSEPH A. – St. Stephen, NB/Baileyville, ME. Joseph Andre Arsenault, husband of Patricia (SteCroix) Arsenault passed away Tuesday, December 13th 2011 at Loch Lomond Villa in Saint John. Born in St. Chrysostome, Prince Edward Island he is the son of Irene (Gallant) Arsenault and the late Theodore Arsenault. Joseph was a heavy equipment operator and worked for Georgia Pacific for over 30 years. He enjoyed working in the woods and spent many years woodworking in his shop. Surviving in addition to his wife Patricia are his sons Bernard (Kathy) of Princeton, Maine, Michael of Portland, Maine, David (Kimberly) of Florida, daughter Annette Arsenault of Calais Maine, step children Kenneth (Dorothy) SteCroix, Randy SteCroix, Marie (Tommy) McGouey all of Saint John, NB, Jimmy (Kimberly) SteCroix of Moncton, NB, seven grandchildren, eight step grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, six brothers, Gerald (Blandine), Peter (Stella), Aurelle (Stella), Jean–Paul (Claire), Sylvaire, Zenon (Zelma), eight sisters Ella Robinson, Stella (John) Hebert, Juliette Arsenault, Theona (John)Bertin, Yvonne (Desmond) Arsenault, Dorothy (Gille) Chouinard, Diane (Louie) Richard and Eva (Clement) Arsenault. Joseph was predeceased by his daughter Susan, two brothers, and two sisters. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his granddaughter Krista who was his “guardian angel” and his stepdaughter Marie for all of their loving care and time spent ensuring he was well cared for.
By Joseph’s request cremation will take place. A time of visitation and memorial service to celebrate Joseph’s life will be held at a later date in mid-January, 2012. In lieu of flowers donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St Stephen, NB (506–466–3110)