John Arsenault, retired chef of the former Soldiers’ Home of Chelsea, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 21st at Massachusetts General Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Chelsea, MA, John was the loving father of Lena (Arsenault) Wickham and her husband Jared of Winthrop and proud grandfather of Eli Wickham. John was the cherished brother of Michael and his wife Patricia of Saugus, Susan Cherry of Taunton, Margaret Patz and her husband Tom of Pennsylvania, and Richard and his wife Audrey of Florida. “Uncle Johnny” also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
John was the son of the late Alfred and Leona (Melanson) Arsenault. He was also predeceased by his dear siblings Alfred Arsenault and Barbara Arsenault.
A funeral mass for John will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at St. Michael The Archangel Parish located at 320 Winthrop Street in Winthrop and a collation will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made in John’s name to the Veterans’ Home in Chelsea. To make a donation to the Chelsea Veterans' Home, please contact the Commandant's Office at (617) 887-7115.