David J. Arsenault obituary

David J. Aresnault
1941-2018

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — David J. Arsenault, 76, passed away in his home in Zephyrhills, early Saturday morning, Aug. 4, 2018, surrounded by his family.
David was born on Nov. 20, 1941 in North Anson, Maine to Maddy and Etta Arsenault.

He graduated from Madison Memorial High School in 1960.
After high school he joined the Army National Guard, and served from 1960 to 1967. He married Lorraine Adams on Nov. 19, 1966, and they made their home in Madison. Maine, where they raised their two children. Lisa and James. David provided for his family as a mill worker until his retirement.
He loved spending time with family and friends, telling jokes and stories and playing cards. He also enjoyed wood working, gardening, fishing, hunting, bowling, traveling and nap time. He was a member of the Catholic Church in Madison and belonged to the Knights of Columbus.
David is survived by his wife, of 51 years, Lorraine Arsenault, his daughter Lisa Dennington and her husband Brad Dennington, his son James Arsenault and his wife Shawn Arsenault, his four grandchildren, Jordyn Pooler, Matthew Arsenault, Megan Arsenault and Miller Arsenault, his one great granddaughter, Ember Duest, his sisters, Ellen Woodworth, Alyce Grant and Diane Cates, his brother in law John Gray, his lifelong best friend (like a brother) Erlon “Perk” Perkins, as well as many beloved family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Maddy Arsenault, mother Etta Arsenault, his brother, Richard Whittaker, sister Mary Gray and brothers-in-law, Randy Woodworth, Stan Cates and Wally Grant.
He will be sadly missed by everyone who loved him. There will be a celebration of David’s life from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at the VFW, 7865 Preble Ave., Madison.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.