Ethel “Sue” Arsenault, 76 died Saturday at the Derry Health & Rehab, Derry NH. She resided in Salem for the past 6 years, and was formerly of Methuen, MA, where she was a long time resident.
She was born in Andover MA. Aug 6, 1932, where she grew up and attended schools and graduated from Punchard High School in 1950. Sue was a retired secretary for Stansfield Insurance Comp. formerly of Lawrence, MA.
Sue was a member of St. Lucy’s Catholic Church in Methuen and was a US Navy Waves veteran, serving during the Korean War. She enjoyed playing guitar, playing bingo, arts & crafts, and spreading happiness to all around her.
She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years: William J. Arsenault.
She is survived by her Sister: Marion “Honey” Snow of Salem, NH
Brother: James Campbell of Manchester, NH.
As well as several nieces and nephews, many of whom called Aunt Sue and Uncle Bill’s house their home at one time or another in their childhood.
Sue will be sadly missed by all of us, but the fond memories of all the family gatherings in her home over the years will provide us a lifetime of happiness.
A memorial gathering will take place Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10:30-11:30 AM, followed by a memorial service at 11:30 AM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH. Inurnment will take place in the spring at Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover, MA.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Lucy’s Church254 Merrimack St, Methuen, MA 01844 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105