John B. Arnold

Norwell John B. Arnold, of Norwell died July 31st at home after a long illness. He was 88. John was born in Rockland and resided in Norwell for over 50 years. He was a graduate of Rockland High School, The New Hampton School, and MIT class of 1942. He served in the Navy during World War II. John was President of H. H. Arnold Company in Rockland. He served on the Board of Directors of the Rockland Trust Company and the Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company. John was an avid sailor, skier, and golfer. He was a long time member of Marshfield Country Club, the Satuit Boat Club in Scituate Harbor, and the Phoenix Lodge Masonic Temple in Hanover. John is survived by his loving wife, Lois (Sewell) Arnold and his four children; Stephanie Arnold, Richard Arnold, William Arnold and his wife Mary, all of Norwell, John (Jack) Arnold, Jr. and his wife Kelly of Scituate, and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his five step-children; Arthur (Mike) Sewell of TN, Linda Healy of Scituate, Charles Sewell of ME, Barbara Dion of NH, and Nancy Dooley of Norwell. In addition, he was the husband of the late Nancy (McKenna) Arnold. A Memorial Service will be held at the United Church of Christ, Congregational, 460 Main Street, Norwell on Tuesday, August 5th at 3:00 PM. Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 PM on Monday, August 4th at the McNamara Sparrell Funeral Home, 30 Central Street, Norwell. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norwell VNA and Hospice, 91 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061. For an online guest book, visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara-Sparrell Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-659-2200 Since 1820