LEICESTER: Clarence "Chuck" Arsenault,78, of Leicester, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 19th.
His wife of 29 years, Helen (Pengilly) Arsenault died in 1992. He leaves a son Charles Arsenault and his wife Laura of Westminster, a daughter Lisa Flink and her husband Douglas of Auburn, four grand children Thomas Arsenault, Matthew Arsenault, Douglas Flink, Jr. and Daniel Flink, a sister Doris Bennett of Worcester, two brothers Norman Arsenault of Worcester and Paul Bennett of Westminster, nieces and nephews.
He was born in Newark, N.J, the son of Nazaire and Azemia (Cormier) Arsenault and moved to this area with his family as a young child; first living in Gardner, then Worcester and eventually to Leicester where he lived for the past 45 years.
Chuck, served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from Worcester State College. He was an optical engineer at American Optical Co., in Southbridge for 27 years, retiring in 1987.
Chuck was a dedicated member of the Worcester Lodge of Elks and served as a trustee and treasurer for many years. He was blessed to have a group of wonderful close friends, and if it was Tuesday or Thursday afternoon he was likely having an absolutely fantastic time playing golf at the Baypath Golf Course in E.Brookfield.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 23 from the MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main St., Leicester. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Leicester. Calling hours are Friday from 5 to 7p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Helen & Chuck Arsenault Memorial Scholarship Fund (to benefit Leicester High Students), c/o Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main St., Suite 650, Worcester, Ma. 01608-1738.