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Luella Henninger
March 27, 2017
Goodbye good friend.
May 5, 2016
I was just poring over my 1953 Saint Anselm's College yearbook, spotted my old classmate, Arky, and did a google search, finding out a few minutes ago that he had passed almost 2 months ago. Sad, sad ... yet our faith shows us how to grieve and really focus on the many, many fond memories that are flooding through me right now. I think that an apt description of Arky is that he was a sweet man in his youth (when we knew one another) and continued to develop in that nature .... certainly affirmed by the tributes here.
We corresponded a few short years ago, probably about a forthcoming SAC reunion. My being just outside of San Francisco didn't bode well for such a journey.
Arky, as our lives unfolded, life didn't allow us to continue as the young friends we were but most assuredly you've left an everlasting imprint in my memory and heart.
God bless you and your family.
Gerry Jean
Anthony Rorick
March 7, 2016
He was a great teacher, a good friend and a coffee buddy at Joe's Donut Shop. We will miss him
very much. Tony and Pat Rorick in Hyde Park, Vermont
Mary Sullivan
March 7, 2016
To all the Cummings Family, we loved your Mom and Dad - so sorry for his passing. They are together now and I know he is happy to be with his "Barbara" again - love and sincere condolences - John, Mary, Shawn, Todd and Amy Sullivan
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Susan Harrington
March 7, 2016
Ellen, Sofia, and I are so sorry for your loss. We join all his family and friends in remembering a life so full of love.
Peter BuRke
March 8, 2016
Monica and I extend our deepest sympathy to the CUmmings family
Arky was a great friend and colleague
We will be in Aruba and will unable to attend the the services
Peter and Monica Burke
Maureen McNeil Famolare
March 8, 2016
We missed seeing Arty at the Arbor when we recently visited my Mum. He was such a great teacher and man. He will be missed, but not forgotten by so many. Rest in peace Arty.
Carol Quinn
March 8, 2016
Rest in Peace Mr. Cummings, I will never forget your kindness when I worked with you at the Willis School and it was an honor being an employee of the A.T. Cummings School. Condolences to your wonderful family.
Tammy Gaudet-MacRae
March 8, 2016
The life lessons you taught all of your kids went beyond the classroom. Rest in peace Mr. Cummings.
Debra Brown Aliberti
March 8, 2016
He was such a great person in everything he always did whether being a teacher, administrator, friend. My mom was at the arbors with him and still saying he was such a gentleman and kind human being to everyone. I pray his family uses their happy memories to help them in this time.
Colleen Sennott
March 8, 2016
Heaven has gained another wonderful person. My Dad's poker table is filling up with all his old buddies. I loved walking in an seeing them all play and then waking up in the morning to find some change left for us. Mr. Cummings you have always been special to me in so many ways and I am grateful. Thanks for all your work and your smile. Rest in Peace and say hi to Dad for me.
Colleen (Conway) Sennott
nancy grace
March 8, 2016
A Great Community Servant. He will be miss for his dedicated Love for this community. I pray for the family and countless friends at the loss of this Amazing man.
Adam
March 11, 2016
I'm really proud to have called Arthur a friend. His children and grandchildren are a true testament to a life well lived. They surrounded him with love and they received as much as they gave.
March 11, 2016
To The Cummings family,
May God Bless You All at this most difficult time.
Douglas F. Cali
Danvers, MA
Margie Ohrenberger
March 10, 2016
To all the Cummings family, my heart is with you as you celebrate the tremendous life and legacy of this wonderful man. He lives on in all of you and so many whose lives he touched. I remember a warm, humble, caring husband and father whose love for all of you was so evident. Sending you my deepest condolences in this difficult time. May your memories and his eternal love strengthen and guide you.
Peace and blessings,
Margie (Rice) Ohrenberger
Scituate, MA
Neil Massa
March 10, 2016
He really touched so many lives and was a wonderful role model when I was in grammar school. Made a lasting impression. My heart goes out to you all.
Diane Cleary
March 9, 2016
To the Cummings family,
Our hearts were broken upon learning of "Arky's" passing. After many years of friendship with "Barbara and Arky," especially the time when they were Grandma and Aunt Eleanor Howard's next-door neighbors, Arky took it upon himself to be Mom's welcoming committee at The Arbor's. We know that Mom's happiness back in Winthrop is in large part due to Arky's daily greetings.
We pray that you will find peace and comfort in your wonderful memories ... and in knowing how proud he and your Mom always were of each one of you.
Rest in peace now, dear friend. I will certainly miss your hugs and wonderful spirit. Your family will be in my prayers with love, Diane Cleary
(Sincere condolences on behalf of Marge Cleary)
Tom Colbert
March 9, 2016
A great educator and gentleman. Proud to have been his comrade and friend. RIP, Arky. See you in heaven!
Oren Hunt
March 8, 2016
My first experience with Mr Cummings was as a Junior High math teacher. Under his guidance I was able to do the math.
I remember meeting him again at the 50th class reunion at the Cottage Park Yacht Club.
Diane and Mike Porreca
March 8, 2016
There are so many children, now parents and even grandparents themselves, who owe their sense of fairness, their ambition, and their self-esteem to the teachings and leadership of "Arky". Your family should feel nothing but pride once the devastating sorrow passes. This community will miss him very much.
March 8, 2016
My recollection is that "Arky" arrived a WJHS my last year there. In that year he was my Algebra teacher. I recall him as a good teacher and a decent man. I never got to know him as well as did my sister Emile and my brother Bob. During my infrequent meetings with "Arky", over the years, he always mentioned that he recalled me being his student (one never knows if that is good or bad) and was a pleasure to be with. From the outpouring of sadness and appreciation I have seen these few days it is clear that he was much more than just another teacher.
Wendy Cole Klein
March 8, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Cummings Family from the Class of 1960. Mr Cummings was our class advisor and we were thrilled to have him with us last September at our 55th Reunion. He thrilled us with his poem that he had written about our class and it was one of the highlights of our reunion. He has touched us all and will sorely be missed. May his memory be a blessing to all.
Hugh Kearney
March 8, 2016
To the Cummings family my condolences for your loss I attended WHS graduating in 1962. My math classes with Mr Cummings are among my best memories of WHS.
May he rest in peace
Hugh Kearney
March 8, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shirley (Rozen) Fried
March 8, 2016
I will always remember Arky as the kind teacher who tutored me after school, when I was out sick for a lengthy time. He was super, and to this day I use what I learned in algebra class. I will miss seeing him at our reunions. I send my condolences to his wonderful family.
Joseph Marcinkowski
March 8, 2016
A special man for a special family. Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
Gail Kurker
March 7, 2016
Dear Leslee, Sorry to hear about your dad, please know you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Memory Eternal! XOXO
Annmarie and Earl Adreani
March 7, 2016
Dear Kevin, Scott, Doug, Donna and Lesley,
Our thoughts, and hearts are with you during this most difficult time. We have lost our very best friend, but you, and your family lost a most treasured loved one. We hope your many happy memories will help console you.
Love,
Annmarie and Earl
Ann Marie Butler
March 7, 2016
a wonderful, memorable teacher....I graduated WHS in 1960, enjoyed his presence at our reunion last year. Ann Marie Butler
March 7, 2016
I knew him as Mister Cummings. He was one of my favorite teachers in High School. My condolences go out to you and your family. Lynda Steinberg, class of 1960.
March 7, 2016
The English family is so saddened by the news. A very respectful, loving and beautiful family that is the Cummings'. It is a testament to what Mr. Cummings stood for. He will never be forgotten. We will miss him at the Horribles Parade.
Jimmy, Claudia, Flora, Emma and Elle
Susan Evans
March 7, 2016
So sorry to hear about your Dads passing. He was such a good man always ready with a smile and hello. He will be missed
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