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Arthur Marcoux Obituary
SOUTH PORTLAND - Arthur Joseph Marcoux, 66, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, surrounded by his family, after a severe reaction to wasp stings.
Art was born March 3, 1951, in Rochester, N.H., the son of Gideon and Helen (Gilbert) Marcoux. The family owned stores in Maine and New Hampshire, where Art attended local schools, graduating from Edward Little High School in 1969. He graduated from University of New Hampshire in 1973 with a B.S. degree, and University of Maine in 1980 with a M.B.A. He owned Services Four, a bookkeeping / administrative business.
He served in the Army from 1974-1977, stationed most of the time in Germany. Art received the Army Commendation Medal in January 1978 for meritorious service to the 3rd Finance Co.
In July 1992, Art married Debra Buteau. They travelled extensively in the U.S., especially to see family in Montana and North Carolina. Art was proud to have visited all 50 states.
Art participated in MECTA for the South Portland Track Team and volunteered for AARP Senior Tax Program.
He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Philip.
Art is survived by his loving wife Debbie, his brother Ronald (Barb), of Helena, Mont.; sister Judi Libby, of Englewood, Fla.; sister-in-law Kathy Marcoux, of Rockland; mother-in-law Carolyn Buteau, of Westbrook; brother-in-law Roger (Ewa) Buteau, of Scarborough; and nieces and nephews Sherri Maharg, Kurt Marcoux and Charlie Schmidt, of Montana; Chris and Tim Marcoux, of Rockland; Kristen Buteau, of Cambridge, Mass.; and Melissa Coy, of Westbrook.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to the Westbrook Emergency personnel and the staff at Maine Medical Center for their prompt, professional and compassionate care.
Visiting hours will be Friday, Aug. 25, from 4-7 p.m. at
Hobbs Funeral Home,
South Portland. Funeral service will be Saturday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Portland. Arrangements are under the guidance of Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. Online condolences may be offered at: www.hobbsfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to
Special Olympics,
Wayside Soup Kitchen, or
Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Marcoux
Bob Harkins
August 16, 2022
My great memories of Art live on. I walk our dogs up at Poland Spring often and it was a place in the summer that Art and I used to visit almost weekly in the summer to collect golf balls lost in the water near the 5th hole. We went in by boat, fishing our way there and back. We'd find a bunch of balls and sell them back to golfers for 25 cents a piece- often coming home with $10 in each of our pockets! Camping in Art's backyard, fishing with brothers Ron & Phil - all wonderful memories... While we lost track of each other for several years, Art was great at reaching out and we met a few times a month for lunch- and even took a boat trip on Lower Range Pong to the golf course to relive our childhood days. I miss you my friend...
Kristy Parke
August 31, 2017
Deb, I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Art's sudden passing. I remember the many times he volunteered in our classroom, how the children and I enjoyed his humor and kind nature. I'm so sorry...
Tom Nelson
August 30, 2017
Debbie;
You are in our prayers to help make sense of this loss of a husband. Art was so happy the day he told me you two were getting married. It was so nice to see a man that worked at making others lives happy now enjoying happiness with you in his life. Art was one of the kindest friends I have ever know. His smile and cheerfulness will be missed but I will never forget Art Marcoux; the best of good people! RIP friend!
sue wallace
August 26, 2017
Deb
I am so sorry to hear of Art's death
We met through the So Po track team this summer
It was easy to see his kind and generous nature - and to witness his performance on the track was so enjoyable!
I am sorry to not have known him better
Please remember you are in all of our prayers and thoughts as you go through this terribly sad time
Sue Wallace
Robie Marcoux
August 25, 2017
Aunt Deb, We want you to know that we are here for you. We will always treasure the time we spent with you and Art. Especially the amazing trip to Boston. We made memories that we cherish and will continue to cherish for the rest of our lives. We wish we lived closer to give you more support. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and are here for you. We love you Deb!
Kurt and Robie Marcoux
Albie, Jim and Donna
August 25, 2017
Deb and all the Marcoux family, We were shocked and saddened by the news of Art's passing. Thank you for the phone call. Both March babies, Art and I were friends in our mothers' wombs. I loved our visits to Maine when I got to tag along with Art and his friends. He was always so kind. He taught me to play golf. With his expert teaching, I could hit the ball straight as an arrow, but only about 30 feet. That round must have been torture for him, but his patience and graciousness were amazing. I will treasure your visit last summer when Art called us "family." It was one of the proudest moments of my life. So sorry we can't be there for the funeral. We will tell Dad the sad news in person when we return from Minnesota.
August 24, 2017
Debbie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sorry we didn't stop to give you a hug when we saw you at MMC, but we were anxious to see Art's sister, who had been admitted. Blessings, Art and Marlene
Tordoff
Mary Murphy
August 24, 2017
Dear Deb, so sorry for your loss. Art was a wonderful man, a dear friend, and a leader in the community. I hope loving memories will help sustain you at this terrible time.
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Charlie Schmidt
August 23, 2017
Aunt Deb we are thinking of you and want you to know that your Montana family is here for you!! ART was an incredible, sincere, honest kind hearted man that I had the pleasure to call Uncle! After reading some of the comments from some of the people that ART shared his life with, it is a true testament to the caliber of the person he was! We love and miss you!!
Charlie,Cynthia and Grace
Gayle Keeshen
August 23, 2017
My heart has been heavy since hearing this very sad news. Thinking of you Debbie at this difficult time.
D0N. AN SUE Boone
August 23, 2017
DEAREST DEB. AN FAMILY. SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ARTS PASSING. OUR CONDOLENCES PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU ALL.
DON SUE & JAMIE. BOONE
Donna Clark
August 23, 2017
Dear Deb,
I am so sorry to hear of Art's passing. He was always so kind and helpful when he came to Skillin School. My thoughts are with you.
Diane Fongemie
August 23, 2017
Praying for you and your family that God will guide you in the days ahead. Cherish your memories, they will sustain you. I can't be there but keeping you close in thought and prayer.
August 23, 2017
Thoughts prayers and love to the Marcoux family. Marty & Joanne Pepin
Somersworth NH
Karen Wescott
August 23, 2017
To the Marcoux Family...
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
May God bless you and your families at this time of sorrow
I am an old friend of Judi's and the family.
Sending love and prayers to all.
Karen Baldwin Wescott
Bob & Judy Pelletier
August 23, 2017
What a sad loss of a fine man. Our prayers are with you all Debbie.
Mary Ellen Olesen
August 23, 2017
Dear Deb,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories of the special love you shared with Art bring you comfort. My prayers are with you.
August 23, 2017
Dear Debbie,
Condolences to you and family.
I missed Art's presence, personality and financial skill on the Portland Club board.
Truly sorry for the loss of such a kind and caring human being.
Buell Heminway
Cherie Downing
August 23, 2017
A limb has fallen from the family tree. Loved ones never really go away...Art will walk beside you every day. Life takes us in many directions....Art was an elementary school classmate in Poland and then became my college roommate's husband. Keeping you close in thought and prayers. Cherie (Jordan) Downing
August 23, 2017
Thank you for your service.
Lisa Caron
August 22, 2017
Dear Deb, how blessed am I to have been your maid of honor on July 4, 1992 and to have called Art my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are one of the dearest friends I have and I hope you can find peace with knowing where Art is now and that we will all see him again one day. He is saving seats for you and I and probably has a softball team all set up for our arrival. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Todd Masse
August 22, 2017
Dear Kristen and extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of tragic loss. May you all find solace in love and togetherness, and always have a fond memories of Art.
Kristen Buteau
August 22, 2017
So many memories with Art.
He would try any food item at least once and was the easiest person to please at dinner time. You never had to ask him twice to sit down for a meal.
The Boston wine expo was a favorite event and he spent his time moving deliberately and quickly between the wine vendors and the food demonstrations. He always brought a wine expo bag from a previous year, rather than waiting in line for a new bag, to maximize the time spent actually tasting wines.
He also enjoyed exploring the breweries in the Portland area and introduced us to quite a few.
He was generous with his time and would help anyone if he was able. He was kind and thoughtful and someone you could count on. I always got an immediate hug when we saw each other and he would sit and rub my back if he thought I was stressing out.
Most of all, he loved my aunt more than anything and understood her better than anyone.
We miss you already you were a fixture at every holiday and celebration, and it won't be the same without you.
Bob Harkins
August 22, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to Debbie and Art's family. Art was a dear friend, a man with a huge heart... the nicest guy to everyone he met. I am sorry to miss your service as I will be out of state. I will miss you Art- see you on the other side my friend.
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