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Gary Arnold Obituary

Arnold, Gary W. Gary W. Arnold, 77, of New Haven, passed away September 9, 2013 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in Meriden, son of the late Carl and Maud Higginson Arnold. He earned two Master's Degrees, one in Languages and the second in Library Science. He taught at Notre Dame High School in West Haven and was a Librarian at Yale University until he retired. He is survived by his son, Wayne C. Arnold and his wife Meridith of North Haven; his sister Madeline Masut (Arnold) of Summerfield, FL; his grandchildren, Kevin and Megan; and his former wife, Margaret Traynor Arnold. He was predeceased by his companion, Muriel Cousins. His funeral will be from Keenan Funeral Home, 238 Elm Street, West Haven at 10:30 am on Thursday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church, New Haven. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call from 9:00 am - 10:30 am at the funeral home prior to his funeral Mass. Those wishing to send condolences online may do so at www.keenanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2013.

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Angelo Masut

September 12, 2013

Gary was a true gentleman and a good person.He will be missed by his family and friend.

Pat Chuke

September 12, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Carol James

September 10, 2013

Wayne,I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad.

Cheryl Dziurgot

September 10, 2013

Wayne - So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

Barbara Tyler

September 10, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to your family during this time of sorrow. I know you will miss him terribly but take comfort in knowing he is with our Lord.

Jan Grenfell

September 10, 2013

Very nice. I wish I had been able to get to know him. My loss

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