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Arnold Martin Anstee

1931 - 2021

BORN

1931

DIED

2021

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Pettigrass Funeral Home

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Auburn, New York

Arnold Anstee Obituary

Arnold Martin Anstee

May 4, 1931 - Jan. 7, 2021

AUBURN - On January 7, 2021, Arnold Martin Anstee, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 89.

Arnold was born on May 4, 1931 in Oak Conners, Waterloo to Florence and Floyd Anstee.

He retired from the New York State Department of Transportation after many years of service.

On November 15,1953, he married the love of his life, Edith Grace Radka. Together they raised two sons Roger and Wesley Anstee.

He was a very talented and amazing artist, whose cartoons were highly sought after by the Walt Disney Company. Arnold also had a passion for classic country music and teaching his granddaughter the art of line dancing. He was known by all, to be a kind and straightforward man. Arnold's family always came first and he loved them unconditionally.

He is survived by his loving wife Edith; two sons: Roger (Sheila), Wesley (Lynn); two beloved granddaughters: Brandy and Magen Anstee; along with five adored great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was also predeceased by a brothers Floyd, Jr., William and a sister Sherly.

At Arnold's request there will be no services and burial in Fort Hill will be conducted at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Pettigrass Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Citizen on Jan. 10, 2021.

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Rich Hutchings

January 25, 2021

My prayers are with you. love y'all

Joseph Anstee

January 16, 2021

I am very sorry for Uncle Arnolds passing.

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