It is with heavy hearts that the family of Georges Pius Arsenault announces his passing on February 6, 2025 after a 28 years battle with brain cancer. Georges was born in Moncton 70 years ago and was the son of late Isidore and Marie-Anne (nee Richard) Arsenault.
He is survived by his common-law-partner, Doris Poirier, along with his first wife, Gloria (nee Girouard) Arsenault, and mother of his sons: Marc (Jean-Sebastien) and Serge (Marie-Christine Marquis), brother Leonce (Azele), sisters: Ruth Anderson (late Jim) and Charline Collin (Daniel), sister-in-law Claudianne Arseneault, nephews: Jacques and Pierre Collin, Shane Anderson, and nieces: Micheline Boudreau (Dave), Nanette Arsenault, along with step-daughter Jessica Gough (Justen), grandson Evander and step-son Jake Poirier.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother Bernard (Bernie).
He graduated from Vanier High School and then began his career at CN where he worked until his retirement.
Georges spent so many wonderful summers at the cottage in Cocagne with his boys Marc and Serge; these were some of the best years! The cottage was « location central » for so many family reunions, bond fires, lobster and corn boils with many friends. Where many card and horse shoes games with his brothers and brothers-in-law, all while enjoying a few beers!
While his boys were growing up, supporting their activities was important to him. Georges loved playing his sports from softball to hockey. He absolutely loved his many goaltending years with many teams and the fabulous Nifty Fifties. So many games were played and with too many goals scored against him to count. Go Habs Go was his motto.
He had a fascination with music. When he was a teenager. he often carried a small transistor radio to listen to the latest hit songs. He was one smooth dancer on that dance floor. He just had the music in him. But singing was his thing! The « CROONER » licence plates on the Miata Convertible says it all. He sang all the top songs from the era of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, etc. Somehow he managed to sign-up for every Karaoke contest around and he did win a few along the way. A memorable night still stands out in Nashville TN at Wanna B’s as spectacular. During his travels, he always looked for a stage, a microphone and a Karaoke machine; he had so much fun just singing out loud with that big voice. He loved to laugh and tease people; just because!
His cancer journey was challenging at times but he just kept on moving forward; he had excellent support from his family and friends which he greatly appreciated.
To Doris and Gloria, Thank You for all your love over the years! He could not have done this journey without you.
To his Boys, Marc and Serge, I hope you know how much he loves you guys.
To Charline, his RN sister, he told me to tell you the following: Thanks for being there all this time!
Georges said that he will keep sending out all his LOVE to all his family and all his friends forever.
Dear Georges, Don’t worry we will look over your special people for a long long time; go and rest now. We will miss you forever!
In memory of Georges, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice SENB - Maison Albert House, the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice.
To the medical team of Dr. Sarah Ironside, Dr. Dhany Charest, Dr. Pierre Whitlock and their respective support team members including all the personnel at the Dr. Sheldon Rubin Oncology Clinic and the Dr-Léon-Richard Oncology Centre, a heartfelt Thank You from Georges and his family for all that you’ve done over the years.
To the Staff at Albert House: You are all wonderful people! Thank You.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Tuesday February 11, 2025 from 7 to 9 pm and on Wednesday February 12, 2025 from 10 am until the beginning of the Celebration of Life at 11 am with Father Guy Legendre officiating. There will be a reception following the service in the funeral home reception centre.
Cremation has taken place with private family interment at a later date in Sainte-Marie, N.B.
Words of comfort and online condolences may be forwarded through our website at www.frenettefuneralhome.com