Father Donald Arsenault, 90, formerly of Moncton, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021 at the Résidence Beaux Souvenirs in Dieppe. Born in Saint-Fabien, he was the son of the late Philippe and Henriette (Richard) Arsenault.
Father Arsenault studied at Collège de l’Assomption in Moncton, the Collège Saint-Joseph in Memramcook, and the Séminaire Saint-Coeur-de-Marie in Halifax, and was ordained on May 31, 1958 in Moncton. He founded the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration International Association in Canada and spent many years promoting the Eucharistic adoration.
He is survived by one brother, Alfred "Fred" Arsenault (Anne-Marie) of Moncton; one sister-in-law, Mélina (Gérard) of Saint-Antoine; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two sisters: Dorothée and Dorice; seven brothers: Joseph, Raymond, Edouard, Paul, Léo, and infants: Alfred and Arthur; as well as a nephew who was special to him, Gilles.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude towards the staff of Résidence Beaux Souvenirs who provided excellent care to Father Donald.
Due to the pandemic, there will be no visitation at the funeral centre. A private funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday January 20 at 10:30 am and will be live streamed. To view the funeral, go to his obituary at www.frenettefuneralhome.com. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe. Face covering is mandatory, proof of vaccination and government issued identification card are required to enter the church, and social distancing is in effect. In memory of Father Donald, a contribution to the Nazareth House would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900).
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com
Thank You
The family of Father Donald Arsenault who passed away on December 30, 2021 would like to express their sincere gratitude towards everyone for their support through telephone calls, messages and cards. Many thanks to Mgr Valéry Vienneau for the beautiful service and to Frenette Funeral Centre for their professionalism and guidance. Special thanks to Résidence Beaux Souvenirs for their exceptional care provided to Father Donald during his stay. To everyone, your acts of kindness towards our family in these difficult moments will never be forgotten.
The family
Merci
La famille de Père Donald Arsenault décédé le 30 décembre 2021 désire exprimer leur sincère gratitude envers toutes les personnes qui les ont soutenus par leurs appels téléphoniques, messages et cartes. Merci beaucoup à Mgr Valéry Vienneau pour les belles funérailles et au Centre funéraire Frenette pour leur professionnalisme et leurs conseils. Un merci spécial à la Résidence Beaux Souvenirs pour leurs soins exceptionnels prodigués à Père Donald pendant son séjour. À vous tous, vos gestes de bonté envers notre famille pendant ce temps difficile ne seront jamais oubliés.
La famille