Mr. Lucien R. Arguin, of Taunton, died Friday, April 4 at his residence following a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeannette M. (Guillemette) Arguin. He was born 91 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late Joseph and Roseanna (Topping) Arguin. He was educated in Taunton and had been a lifelong city resident. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a construction worker for Tracey and Lucey Construction of Northboro for many years. Lucien was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as a Field Lineman in Battery C, 989th Field Artillery Battalion, and saw action in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. Among numerous campaign awards, Lucien was a recipient of the Croix de Guerre and the Cross of Lorraine. He was a member of the David F. Adams Post #611 Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Bay State Pigeon Club, and the ASA Little League Umpires Association. He enjoyed racing pigeons, playing softball in his younger years, stamp collecting, and spending time with his family. He was a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Taunton.
He leaves: 1 son: Richard J. Arguin and his wife, Darlene of Dighton; 3 daughters: Janine M. Larivee, Doreen M. Arguin and Pauline M. Arguin, all of Taunton; 9 grandchildren: Eric, Scott, Chad, Tricia, Mandy, Stacia, Kimberly, Jocelyn and Jeannette. 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Lucien was also the brother of the late Leo, Edgar, Roland, Ralph and Jeannette Arguin, and Lucille Proulx.
Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Tuesday, April 8 at 10:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M.