Arthur A. Amaral

Arthur A Amaral, age 88, died at his home in Marly, France. Formerly of Plymouth, MA, he was the son of Elvira and Manuel Amaral, Sr. Arthur graduated from Plymouth High School, Class of 1941. He served with the U.S. Army in England, France and Germany, 1943 to 1946. He returned to France to attend the University of Paris and graduated with a Doctorate of Political Science. He worked for many years as a Contract Administrator for SHAPE and NATO in France and Belgium. He is survived by his French wife of 62 years, Lucette; his daughter Marie Laure Yoro, her husband Alp and children; daughter Aline Delsart, her husband Dominique and children all of France; a son, Dr. Michael Amaral his wife Michelle and children, of Georgia; and son Marc Amaral, his wife Lana, and children of Colorado. Arthur is also survived by a sister Lucy Estey of Plymouth, MA, and brother John Amaral and wife Lillian of Carver, MA, also many nieces and nephews in the United States. Arthur was predeceased by brothers James, Albert, Manuel Jr, and sister Enis Blackwell. Internment will be in Marly, France.