Mary Jean Arseneault
1930-2018
Mary Jean* (Gallant) Arseneault of Nackawic, NB passed away in the
early morning hours of December 21, 2018 at the Saint John Regional
Hospital. She was born in Dalhousie, NB on December 21, 1930, the
child of two Newfoundland immigrants, the late James and Emily
(Applin) Gallant. In many ways Jean remained a child of Newfoundland,
facing life with fortitude and humour. She selflessly dedicated
herself to her life’s work as wife, mother, and grandmother, but
also worked as a telephone operator, store clerk, floral designer, and
seamstress. Jean often took on voluntary positions, at different times
being a Brownie leader, Sunday School teacher, classroom assistant,
and canvasser for numerous charities. She was a devoted member of the
Anglican Parish of Prince William.
If her heart failed her, it was only in the physical sense. Like the
“good woman” described in Proverbs, Jean tried her best to
exemplify devotion, grace, diligence, and love. As her many friends
will attest, her characteristic trait was compassion: “She opens
her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her
tongue.”
Jean was pre-deceased by her husband of 63 years, John Wilfred
Arseneault; her parents; her sister, Marie; her brothers, Albert,
Kevin, and Lawrence.
She leaves behind four children: Albert Arseneault (Virginia),
Marysville, NB; Mary Fearon, Dalhousie, NB; Ruth Arseneault,
Riverview, NB; and Frederick Arseneault, Fredericton, NB; eleven
grandchildren: Jeannie, Becky, John, Michaela, Tara, Delaney, Gavin
(Jolene), Morgan, Jesse (Stephanie), Tyler, and Emily; four
great-grandchildren: Corey, Tyler, Layla, and Cohen; two sisters:
Stella Donahue and Patsy Guitard; and several nieces and nephews.
Although there will be no visitation, friends are welcome to attend a
funeral service on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm at St.
Clement’s Anglican Church, 6831 Route 102, Dumfries, NB, with the Rev.
Fr. David Mercer officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Nancy Eldridge, Linda Brewer, Gertrude
Wilson, Dorothy LeClair, Sandra Wood and Denise Gorham.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Parish of Prince
William or to a charity of the donor’s choice. No flowers by request.
Arrangements by Flewelling Funeral Home, Nackawic, NB.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Jean Arseneault 19302018..
Source:Flewelling’s Funeral Service
Décès pour la Ville: Nackawic, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
