Fred Joseph Arsenault

ARSENAULT, FRED JOSEPH

A National Treasure

On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Canada lost a National Treasure, WWII Veteran Pte. Fred Arsenault. Fred originally from P.E.I. and having served in the Cape Breton Highlanders during WWII. He originally was a member of the Prince Edward Island Highlanders, but was placed with the Cape Breton Highlanders in theatre, purely out of battlefield necessity. Fred carried the Bren Gun during his time in Europe between 1940-1945, a tour of duty that included the Italian Campaign and the Liberation of the Netherlands. Beloved husband of Yvonne Arsenault (deceased). Adoring father to Wayne (Robyn) Hamilton. Ron (Betty) Toronto. Loving grandfather Todd, Tracy (Romy) Mathew (Cheyanne) Christopher and Melissa (Lucan). Born March 6, 1920. The son of the late Fabian and Veronica Arsenault. He is survived by sister Catherine Woodward of Toronto. He was predeceased by brother Joseph and Manny, sister Olive and Emily. He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Stand Easy Dad. Your Watch Is Done.

Resting at West Prince Funeral Home, 522 Thompson Rd, Palmer Road. Visiting hours Friday, June 24, 2022, from 7-9 pm. Funeral will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Church, Palmer Road, at 10:30 am. Interment in the church cemetery.

The Tignish Legion branch #6 will hold a remembrance service at the Funeral home Friday evening at 6:45.

Memorial donation to the Western Hospital would be greatly appreciated.

A reception will be held at noon, at the Tignish Legion branch #6, Tignish PEI.