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SPECIALIST BRIAN K. ARSENAULT

FUNERAL HOME

Hays Funeral Home - Northborough

56 Main Street

Northborough, Massachusetts

SPECIALIST ARSENAULT Obituary

Name: Calling hours for SPECIALIST BRIAN K. ARSENAULT
Start: 2014-09-15T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Rose of Lima Church

Arsenault, Specialist Brian K. 28, Bronze Star recipient, was valiantly killed in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division in Ghazni, Afghanistan, on September 4, 2014. Brian is survived by his loving parents, Daniel W. and Leslie (Sebastian) Arsenault and beloved sister, Lindsey Beth Arsenault, all of Northborough. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family which include a large group of close friends, many since preschool. Brian excelled as an athlete playing varsity hockey all four years at Algonquin Regional High School. Specialist Arsenault completed U.S. Army Basic Training and Infantry School at Fort Benning, GA in 2011. He graduated from Airborne School at Ft. Benning and was then assigned to his current unit in 2012. Brian has been awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, National Service Medal, Afghanistan Service Medal and numerous others. Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 15, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St. Northborough. The funeral Mass of Resurrection will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 in St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial with full military honors will follow in Howard St. Cemetery, Northborough. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. For the online guestbook or directions, please visit www.haysfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for SPECIALIST ARSENAULT

18 Entries

Angel McGough

November 6, 2014

My name is Angel McGough i am in 12th grade and go to Winfield High School. i Just wanted to take the time to say that i appreciate everything these soldiers have done for our country so we can live the life that we live today. I know it is hard when you loose someone close to you that you love dearly. i am just so thankful that we have these brave soldiers that would give up there life to make sure that we can live a great one. If you would like to send me an e-mail you may do so through my teacher. [email protected]. Thank you.

Patricia Jussaume

October 21, 2014

My name is Patricia Jussaume and I am a choral teacher at the Butler Middle School in Lowell MA. Your son will be remembered on Nov. 7 at 10:00 am at the school during our Veteran's Day Assembly. His information will be read along with the other brave service members who have died . A flower will be placed in a vase in his memory and TAPS will be played.Our school community will not forget your sacrifice. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. If you would like to attend, please let me know.
Deepest Condolences,
Pat Jussaume

Scott Mitchell

September 17, 2014

To the Arsenault Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time
the Mitchell family Northborough Ma

September 16, 2014

Thank you for your service to our country and may God bless your family and friends at this sad time
Elaine. Walpole MA

Stephen Rist

September 16, 2014

Please accept my most sincere sympathy. Brian was surely a hero. May he rest in peace.

September 14, 2014

God bless and thank you for fighting for us. Rest easy young boy.

September 14, 2014

Thank you soldier. May you rest forever in peace. Thank you for protecting this country and for giving the ultimate sacrifice .

September 14, 2014

I have never met Brian or any of the Arsenault family yet I feel compelled to express my heartfelt condolences. Brian was a loving and devoted son and brother, and a terrific soldier... a credit to his family and his Country.
Brian has found total peace. May God hold Brian's family in His hands and comfort them.
Thank you for your sacrifice. I wish you peace.

Paula Mooney
Boston, MA

Candi Sieswerda

September 13, 2014

God Bless Your Son & Family
With deep sorrow.
The Sieswerda Family

September 13, 2014

God Bless your son and help your family to remain strong.

September 13, 2014

God Bless You All during this time. Brian Arsenault is a true American Hero.
Plymouth, MA

September 12, 2014

My deepest sympathy to your family for the passing of your beautiful son!!! My heart is full of sorrow that another solder passing to keep us here in this country safe!!
May God bless Brian!!
Thank you Brian !!

September 12, 2014

Thank you for your service and for the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace.

All the Way

September 12, 2014

anonymous

September 12, 2014

May G-D bless your soul, a true hero this country should never forget

September 12, 2014

To the Arsenault Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time
Sons of the American Legion
Morrisette Post #294

Karen Trahan

September 12, 2014

Very sorry for the loss of this wonderful, brave, much-loved son, brother, and solider. It is appreciated that he served our country. God bless you all during this horrific time.

Dennis Manning and Family

September 11, 2014

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for protecting me and mine, we will be forever grateful.

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