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Estelle Arsenault Obituary
Estelle was an active and devoted member of the Church of St. Mary, Portland; she served as a Eucharistic minister, Reader, past President of the Altar Guild, and was the foundress of the Bereavement Committee, from which many grieving parishioners benefited. She also served on the Ladies Guild at Holy Apostles College in Cromwell.
She is survived by two daughters; Suzanne Arsenault of Middletown, and Mary Arsenault of Portland and Ormond Beach, Florida, as well as her friend whom she viewed as her fourth daughter, Donna Brautigam, also of Ormond Beach, Florida. She also leaves to mourn her passing five siblings: Anna Bajorek of Cromwell, Katherine Jarzabek of Portland, Alice Cram and Evelyn Maher, both of Middletown, and William Maher Jr of North Carolina, as well as two sisters-in-law; Hildegard Maher of North Carolina, Marilyn Arsenault of Enfield, and a brother-in-law, Raymond Arsenault of Texas, along with many nieces and nephews as well as her special friends of the Bereavement Committee.
Along with her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Kathleen Proulx, her former son-in-law Jackie Durbin, and, most recently, her wonderful dog, Jamie.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. from Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown followed by an 11 a.m. Funeral Liturgy in St. Mary Church, Portland. Burial will be in the State Veterans Cemetery. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to The Church of St. Mary, Portland, CT, Holy Apostles College, Cromwell, Ct, or the Meriden Humane Society, Meriden, CT. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Estelle Arsenault
Sue
December 24, 2012
Mom,
Although you are with me in spirit, your physical presence is missed beyond compare. I love you, Mom.
Irene LeClair
December 1, 2012
Mary, My belated deepest sympathy to you, Sue and Donna for the loss of your dear Mother. May your precious memories of special times together help you all at this difficult time.
Deb Bozzi
November 22, 2012
Sue, It is so difficult to lose one's Mom. My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Surround yourself in the warmth of cherished memories...
Laurie Neudecker D'Aquila
November 22, 2012
Mare, Donna and family - "Mrs. Arsenault" as we called the DNs 30 yrs ago, was an excellent teacher and nurse manager in a difficult system. As a new bewildered employee, she taught me so much and I will be forever grateful to her! It is such a pleasure to meet and work with you Mare so many years later! You did a wonderful job taking care of her and those memories will get you through the tough times. Sending love and hugs to you and your family!
Rae Johnson
November 22, 2012
I first met Estelle when I was interviewed for a job at CVH in 1980. Estelle could not be a part of the interview, due to the fact that she was distantly related to my mom's side of the family. I did get the job however, and Estelle was an avid part of our 6 month prugram. Estelle knew her stuff! She would have us walking down and back up Silver St. To the CVH cemetery at the bottom of the hill. She had an avid intetest in the historical aspect of CVH as well. I was very blessed to have her be part of our 6 month Program back then. Thank you Estelle. R.I.P.
November 21, 2012
MOM, I miss u so very much!
November 21, 2012
MOM
linda incerti miranda
November 21, 2012
so sad to hear of the passing of your mom. I tried looking for you on facebook but was unsuccessful. So much time has passed yet i still think about you, hoping that life has been good to you.
Annette Aitken
November 21, 2012
Dear Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know that my deepest thoughts are with you durig this very difficult time.
Annette Aitken
Debbie and Denny Heffernan
November 21, 2012
To All of our Maher family friends: We were so sorry to read of Estelle's passing. We spoke with Bill last week and he told us how ill she was. We have many memories of Estelle and Armand from family cookouts, our birthday dinners, and the club. She was a lovely lady. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Sal and Bonnie Emanuele
November 19, 2012
Mary and family so sorry to hear about the lost of your mom. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Joanne Blum
November 19, 2012
Dear Mary and Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your Mom's memory give you comfort.
Joan Mazzotta Koller
November 19, 2012
Suzanne and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I will always remember her as being so pleasant with a smile on her face. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Kathleen A Miller
November 19, 2012
Suzanne, Mary and Donna,
I'm so sorry to hear of mom's passing. It brings back so many good memories of so long ago. I still miss Kathi. I send you all and Auntie Ev my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Ackerman Miller
Pat McKinley
November 19, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all the extended family upon your great loss. Mrs. Arsenault will always bring me memories of happy days as a St. Mary's School student, and later in life, of her most helpful and supportive presence around family funeral events. You all..Arsenaults, Mahers, Bajoreks, Jarzabeks.. Are forever entwined in McKinley family memories. Peace to you...
Florence Fortin Marino
November 18, 2012
Katherine,Suzanne and Mary and the rest of Estelle and Armond's family. I want you to know , if you haven't heard it, a special story about Estelle at St.Francis. I had an aunt who was very bitter about the whole medical scene as her father, my Grandfather, had died at a very young age from an infection, long before any antibiotics appeared on the scene and her Mom was almost blind from cataracts. As good fortune would have it my aunt was forced into the hospital because of a ruptured gall bladder. She had surgery, recovered, and left St. Francis with a smile on her face, singing the praises of her nurse, Miss Maher. I am sure Katherine remembers this story. I told Estelle, and have been forever grateful to her . She was just being Estelle. Keep this memory close to your hearts as you mourn your loss.
Nancy Milardo
November 18, 2012
To Mary & Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. May her memory be with you always. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Janice Williams
November 18, 2012
So very sorry to hear of Estelle's passing...she was a wonderful nurse supervisor and taught nursing and other endeavors,everyone like to buck about "by the book" Estelle was like that and for a lot of us...she was the greatest teacher as well...her kind will be missed...best to her family,her loss is great!
Catherine Girard
November 18, 2012
Mare, Sue & Donna, you are all in my thoughts & prayers. I am sure your Mom gives thanks for each of you & all the love you offered her throughout her lifetime. She will be with you in spirit always... Love, Cat
Hannah Tate
November 18, 2012
sorry to hear about Estelle's passing. She was a wonderful person. Glad she taught me everything about nursing.
Susan Cashman Lavoie
November 17, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Stell's passing. I remember walking her girls to school when I was at St Marys. She was a wonderful lady and had a wonderful family.
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