Name: Calling hours for Arthur K. Rivard Sr.
Start: 2016-04-28T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home

Arthur K. Rivard Sr. 80, of East Hartford, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 21, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Ann Seiler since April 27, 1957. In addition to his wife Patricia, Art Sr. is survived by his sons Dr. Arthur K. Rivard Jr. and his wife Dr. Cheri of Danville, KY, Mark L. Rivard and his wife Louise of Ashford, and Gerald T. Rivard of East Hartford, daughter Denise E.R. Benavides and her husband Larry of Wauchula, FL, sister Veronica Anne DeGray and her husband Clyde Sr. of Norwich. He will also be dearly missed by his cherished 9 grandchildren; Tyler, Samantha, Amanda, Jackie, Rachel, Jason, Jessica, Jarrett, Jacob, 6 great grandchildren; Ethan, Avery, Corbin, Piper, Conner, Logan, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will begin on Friday, April 29, at 8:30am at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, CT 06108 with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10am in St. Isaac Jogues Church, 1 Community St., East Hartford. Burial will follow immediately in Rose Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill. Calling hours will be held Thursday, April 28, from 5-8pm at the funeral home. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 26, 2016.

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April 23, 2019

So sorry for your loss,friends of YEVONNE SMITH ,JUNE and EDDIE ALLEN

sandra lefebvre

September 12, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shirley DiTommaso

April 30, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr Rivard was always so kind and just experienced great stories he shared when I drove through the neighborhood this passed Xmas. Sending prayers.

April 29, 2016

So sorry to hear of Mr Rivard's passing, he was such a kind man and had a gentle way , with sympathy and friendship , Lisa Samartino Aceto

Tina Anderson

April 29, 2016

To Pat and Family,

I'm sorry for your loss. I will miss Art dearly. He will now be with my dad and he will once again have his best friend with him and he will no longer be alone.

Art was so giving and a dear friend, I'm so glad that he was in my life.

Also, I would like to add that Gail will miss him also........

Guy and Linda Rivard

April 29, 2016

We will always remember Uncle Art as a gentle and kind family man. We will miss you. Rest in Peace.

Emily Rivard

April 28, 2016

Uncle Art was a wonderfully kind and thoughtful man, and I will always remember him as someone who wanted nothing more than bring joy to others. He was always there for my family, as a brother, uncle, godfather, co-worker, and most of all, friend. I am very sad to hear of his passing, but know that his memory will continue to live on through the lives of those close to him. All my love.

April 27, 2016

My condolences to you and your family may you find comfort by reading what is found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

Samantha

April 27, 2016

Mr rivard always had a gentle and caring way about him and truly expressed kindness to everyone he encountered which will never be forgotten

April 27, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jeremiah 29: 11, 12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.

Charlene Rivard-Goodfellow

April 27, 2016

Uncle Art: our special memories of you will always be close at heart. Your dance moves and my fathers will never be matched, always smiling, and talking about your white zoot suit though I never saw it. A life well lived. With deepest sympathy to Aunt Pat, Mark, Jerry and Denise and Art.

David Trester LO

April 26, 2016

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

Sarah Rivard

April 26, 2016

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Art. HIs kind spirit and gentle soul will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Jayne Mosely

April 26, 2016

Art will be missed. Always had stories to tell of the past. Was loved by all. Rest in peace Art.

Ami Wallbeoff DeGray

April 24, 2016

Art was fond of saying to me "First you were my niece, then you were my ex-niece, then you were my niece again". And I remember how excited he was when he found out my daughter shared his birthday. We didn't get to see much of each other, something that I regret as it was always such a pleasure to see Uncle Art and Aunt Pat. Miss You, Uncle Art... and My Best Prayers for you Aunt Pat. I love you... Your Forever Niece,

Ami Wallbeoff DeGray

April 24, 2016

As Uncle Art was fond of saying.... I was his niece, then his ex-niece, then his niece again. I was always happy to see him. He was a special kind of uncle. I wish we had been able to see each other more. Rest in Peace, Uncle Art.... I will forever be your niece.

Skip & Jenney Rivard

April 24, 2016

My Uncle Art was my Uncle, my Godfather and my friend. I worked alongside him through my teen and early adult years. We were together six days per week. His optical knowledge became my foundation. His work ethic and family loyalty was a role model. He was the older brother I never had. The strong emotional support he gave me when I was grieving the loss of my father, his brother, will never be forgotten. Jenney and I will always remember his smile, standing over an edger, and of course, his dance moves! Even though we didn't see him every day...he was always there. Now it's hard to believe he's gone. We will miss him terribly. A life well lived.
Our love and happy memories to "Auntie Patty" and cousins Art, Denise, Mark, Gerry and our extended families.
Skip and Jenney

Cheri R

April 23, 2016

Rest in Peace, now and forever, Arthur. I will long remember Art's devotion to his wife and knack for storytelling (not always linear, but usually humorous :) He was a good man and my life is better for having known him.

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