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Laurie (Puddles) Arsenault, Sr

Laurie (Puddles) Arsenault, Sr

Male 1945 - 2020  (75 years)

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  • Name Laurie (Puddles) Arsenault 
    Suffix Sr 
    Born 13 Mar 1945  Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [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 Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 2020  Chapman Settlement, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Obituary Jul 2020  Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [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 Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I8306  Annette - Research
    Last Modified 18 Feb 2021 

    Father Clarence Arsenault,   b. Sep 1905, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   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

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

  • Sources 
    1. [S207] Info:Rick Arsenault, from copy of Rick's family tree given to me by J. Legere in July 2008.

    2. [S604] Obituary: Jones Family Funeral Centre (Amherst, Nova Scotia), obituary for Laurie Arsenault Sr. 13Jul2020.

    3. [S172] Newspaper: NS, Amherst, The Amherst Daily News, 19 Jun 2007 - obituary for Bordon Joseph Arsenault.


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