Dollard Arseneault

SAINT-CHARLES, NB - Dollard Arseneault, 68, of Saint-Charles passed away suddenly, following a brief illness at the Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital, Sainte-Anne-de-Kent on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023.

Born in Saint-Charles, he was the son of the late Richard and Emma (Richard) Arseneault. Dollard worked as a trackman for CN for 35 years and after retiring, he worked as a janitor for the Francophone South School District for 12 years. He was a former member of the Kent Lake Lodge and was also a member of the Saint-Charles Golden Age Club.

Dollard was a man of hard work, integrity, generosity and laughter. He adored old country music, a cold beer and antique cars. He loved spending time with his family, working his land, harvesting firewood and clearing the ditches along the roadside (let's be real... Kent Lake never looked so good). He was a remarkable man, respected by many and loved by all.

Dollard leaves to mourn his loving wife, Ethel (Gallant) Arseneault; his two daughters, Julie Comeau of Moncton and Mélanie Arseneault (Jason) of Salisbury; as well as his two grandchildren, Emilie Comeau and Cédric Comeau.

Dollard will also be sadly missed by his two sisters, Donalda Vautour (Camille) of Irishtown and Alice Vautour (Antoine) of Aldouane; his three brothers, Alvin of Irishtwon, Alphée (Marguerite) of Saint-Charles and Ronald of Saint-Charles; his sister-in-law, Bernadette Arsenault of Aldouane; as well as by his many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Dollard was predeceased by his six sisters, Andréa Daigle, May Gray, Emerise Vautour, Cécile Gallant, Elmonde Kelly and Juliette Arsenault and his three brothers, Bermand, Eugère and Léo.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital, paramedics,and a special thanks to Mrs. Rachel Jaillet for being there during Dollard's time of need.

Visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Home, Richibucto Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 pm and Thursday from 9:00 am until departure for the funeral. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 11:00 am, Saint-Charles-Borromée Roman Catholic Church, Saint-Charles.

Arrangements are in the professional care of Thompson Funeral Home, Richibucto. (523-4252).