Laurie (Puddles) Arsenault, Sr

1945 - 2020  (75 years)

• Name	Laurie (Puddles) Arsenault
  Suffix	Sr
  Born	13 Mar 1945	Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1962  [2]
  	employee of Bill Lynch Amusement where he operated the Ferris Wheel for many years
  Residence	Jun 2007	Northport, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada   [3]
  Residence	2020	Chapman Settlement, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada   [2]
  Obituary	Jul 2020	Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada   [2]
  	the website for Jones Family Funeral Centre
  	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.
  Occupation	employee of Carnival Time Amusements when he retired at the age of 65  [2]
  Died	13 Jul 2020	Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada   [2]
  Person ID	I8306	Annette - Research
  Last Modified	18 Feb 2021

  
  

  Father	Clarence Arsenault,   b. Sep 1905, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. Bef May 2008  (Age ~ 102 years)
  Mother	Martha (Mattie) Purdy
  Family ID	F3482	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Cindy Thorne
  Children	1. Laurie Arsenault, Jr   2. Rose Arsenault   3. Paul Joseph Arsenault   4. Jeanette Arsenault   5. Paul David Arsenault   6. Scott Arsenault   7. Michael Arsenault   8. Lorianne Arsenault,   d. Bef Jul 2020
  Family ID	F7830	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Laurie Arsenault Sr. 1945-2020 Son of Mattie (Purdy) and Clarence Arsenault. Husband of Cindy Thorne.

  
  

• Sources

  [S207] Info:Rick Arsenault, from copy of Rick's family tree given to me by J. Legere in July 2008. [S604] Obituary: Jones Family Funeral Centre (Amherst, Nova Scotia), obituary for Laurie Arsenault Sr. 13Jul2020. [S172] Newspaper: NS, Amherst, The Amherst Daily News, 19 Jun 2007 - obituary for Bordon Joseph Arsenault.