Other Events:

• Occupation: employee of Carnival Time Amusements when he retired at the age of 65
• Occupation: 1962; employee of Bill Lynch Amusement where he operated the Ferris Wheel for many years
• Residence: Jun 2007, Northport, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: 2020, Chapman Settlement, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Jul 2020, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Jones Family Funeral Centre

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Obituary:


Obituary

Laurie Arsenault Sr.
1945-2020
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of  Laurie Arsenault Sr., 75, of Chapman Settlement, NS, on Monday, July 13, 2020, 10:15 pm, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.
Born in Amherst, NS, he was a son of the late Clarence and Margaret (Purdy) Arsenault.
At the age of 17, Laurie began working for Bill Lynch Amusement, operating the Ferris Wheel for many years, then Carnival Time Amusements, retiring when he was 65.  He was a comical man, that loved his family.  He would do anything for anyone.  He loved hunting, time in the woods and outdoors.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Cindy Thorne; children, Laurie Jr., Cape Breton, Rose Arsenault, New Glasgow, NS, Paul Joseph, British Columbia, Jeanette Arsenault, New Glasgow, NS, Paul David, Chapman Settlement, NS, Scott, Chapman Settlement, NS and Michael, Chapman Settlement, NS; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Siblings Fred (Sarah), Amherst, NS, Rose, Amherst, NS and Marie, Joggins, NS.
Predeceased by daughter Lorianne; sisters Rita, William, Bordie, Joseph, Victor,and Kay.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of  Jones Family Funeral Centre,70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where a funeral service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 2 pm, Life Celebrant Scott Balser officiating.  Attendees are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing.  This is a public service, until the building is full.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral costs.  
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Laurie's online memorial.

Laurie — Cindy Thorne. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Apr 1941, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; at 2 Chamberlain Street

Clarence — Martha (Mattie) Purdy. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1881, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1891, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1901, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Occupation: Jan 1914, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; a farmer living along Nappan Road
• Residence: Jan 1914, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; along Nappan Road
• Occupation: Jan 1928, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a labourer

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Birth:
He was 8 years old on the 1881 census.

Census:
He is age 24 on the 1901 census.

Stephen married Kathleen Thompson 19 Jan 1914, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Kathleen (daughter of William Thompson and Martha McCarthy) was born Abt 1887, Springhill, N.S.; died 1963, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 1963, St Charles-Nativity Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jan 1914, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

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Married:
Witnesses for the marriage were Martha Thompson and Thomas Noiles. Stephen made his mark for a signature, but Cathleen signed her name as 'Catherlion Thompson'. He was listed as being age 33 years. Cathleen was said to be 27 years at the date of their marriage.