François J. Arseneau, 91, of Villa du Repos, Moncton, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2017 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre. Born on February 22, 1925 in Moncton, he was the son of the late Théophile and Évangéline (Arsenault) Arseneau.

François was a WWII veteran having served overseas in France and Belgium from 1944 to 1946.  After his return from overseas, he worked for the Department of National Defense #5 for 23 years and also for the Transport Canada for 10 years.  He retired from the Federal Government in 1980 with 33 years service.

He endured many illnesses during his life and was on dialysis for the past nine years, but still lived life to the fullest.  He was a very kind and humble man that touched many lives.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ludivine (née Allain) with whom he resided; one daughter: Maria McEachreon (Danny) of Moncton; three sons: Jules of Dieppe, Charles (Paulette) of Riverview and Daniel (Jackie) of Moncton; six grandchildren: Melissa, Matthew, Marc, Mark, David and Sylvie; nine great-grandchildren; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews whom he all loved dearly.

He was predeceased by one son, Roland (2014); his sisters and brothers: Éva, Emma, Sylvère, Fidèle, Joseph (Jos), Joséphine, André and Gérard. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

At the family’s request, there will be no visiting hours. Funeral service will be at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton, on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10 am. Reception to follow at the Centre. Interment will be at the Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe.

In memory of François, a contribution to the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre Foundation (Dialysis Unit) would be appreciated.

 

Words of comfort and donations may be done at

www.frenettefuneralhome.com