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Arthur Munroe Obituary
PEACH TREE CITY, Ga. — Mr. Arthur J. Munroe, 78, of Peach Tree City, Ga., formerly of Salem, beloved husband of Patricia (Norton) Munroe, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Christian City Rehab and Hospital in Georgia, surrounded by his family.
Born in Peabody, living most of his life in Salem, he was the son of the late William H. and Ida M. (Vaillancourt) Munroe. Arthur was raised and educated in Salem and was a member of the graduating class of 1950 from Salem High School. Arthur was an outstanding athlete, who captained the 1949, Salem High School Football Team. For his accomplishments on the gridiron, he was elected to the Salem High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. Arthur continued his education at Louisiana State University. An honorably discharged veteran, Arthur served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Korean War as a submariner on the USS Corporal. Arthur returned from his military duty and served the City of Salem as a fire fighter for over 34 years and the proud owner of B&H Maintenance.
A long time active member of the Salem Fire Fighters Union, Arthur was a life member of the Knights of Columbus, Vergua Council #76 of Salem and volunteered as a Salem Little League and Pony League Baseball Coach. A dedicated husband and father, Arthur loved his family and was a true admirer of all forms of athletics and events, which included his sons and grandchildren. Arthur was also an avid golfer and enjoyed serving the less fortunate with his Church members at My Brother's Table in Lynn.
In addition to his loving wife of fifty seven years, Arthur is survived by his sons, Scott A. Munroe and his wife Susan of Snellville, Ga. and Jeffery J. Munroe and his wife Allison of Beverly; his grandchildren, Katelyn Munroe of Madeira Beach, Fla., Neal Munroe and his wife Nicole of Johns Creek, Ga., Jay Munroe of Beverly and Alyssa and her husband Rodrigo Sousa of Beverly and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Marion Fillos and William and Francis Munroe.
ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral will be held from the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 46 Washington Square, (at Salem Common) Salem, Wednesday, at 9:15 a.m. followed by his funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Salem at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Salem. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Online guestbook at www.legacy.com. For more information, inquire at 978-744-2350. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Arthur J. Munroe Memorial Football Scholarship, C/O Salem Five, 71 Washington St., Salem, MA 01970.
This obituary was originally published in The Salem News.
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Sheila Brennan Hansen
September 1, 2009
Dear Pat, Scott, Jeff and Families
I send my sympathies. Arthur was a larger than life gentleman. A man always ready to share a smile or a helping hand. Art was a great friend to my Mother and Dad over the many years. I'll keep you in my prayers.
August 22, 2009
Dear Pat, Scott, Jeff and Families
I am deeply saddened to hear of Arthur's passing. He was a beautiful man who adored his wife and family. I will always have my memories of all the laughs and good times we had in Peachtree City. I loved him so much. My thoughts are with you all.
Sandra Mace - Brisbane, Australia
Mike and Lesley Brennan
August 15, 2009
Dear Pat and Family:
We were sorry to hear and then read (yes, we subscribe to the Salem News)about Arthur's passing, and wanted to offer our condolences.
Pat, we also wanted to let you know that every memory we have of you and Arthur is one of you two laughing and having a great time, so we know you made the most out of your time together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff Munroe
July 28, 2009
TO All,
Thanks so much for your sympathy, thoughts and prayers for my Dad, Mom and Family. My entire family appreciates your kind words. He was a great Dad and I will miss him a great deal.
Love to All
Jeff and Family
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Mark Dubiel
July 23, 2009
Jeff,Scott and to Mrs.Munroe. I am sorry to find out the passing of Arthur.I remember him to be a pleasent man who cared strongly for his sons . My family sends their deepest sympathy .
ken connelly
July 22, 2009
Pat, You know how much we treasured our times with you and Arthur, a friendship that endured long after you went to Atlanta. Do your best to carry on.
To Scott and Jeff, Aspire to be as good a man as your father was. He was, all the way, a stand-up guy whose support was always there and whose word was good, solid, true, and lasting. Ken
July 21, 2009
Dear Pat and family, our sincere sympathy to you on your loss of a great guy! We have fond memories of the fun cook-outs when the kids were young. Ken and shirley connelly
Plaistow, N.H.
Judy Poirier (Michaud)
July 21, 2009
Jeff & Family,
I was saddened to hear that you had lost your dad. I am sure this is a very difficult time for you and your family. Know that you are all in my prayers and hope that your life time of wonderful memories will ease the grief and bring you peace. My deepest sympathy.
John Munroe
July 20, 2009
Auntie, Scott and Jeff,
He was the last of our genrations' fathers. The gentle giant that Billy and Frank knew not to mess with and new to listen to when it mattered. The son that always took care of his mother and farther and was always there for his family. I only hope I can be half the man he became.
Love,
John
Mark Goggin
July 20, 2009
Scott, Jeff Mrs Munroe
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your father\husband Arthur. He was a great man loved you all and put his heart into everything he did, Coaching baseball at forest river and as a dedicated firefighter.
He will be miss by all who he touched during his life God Bless
July 20, 2009
Pat,Scott,Jeff and family;
I'm so sorry to hear about Arthur. He was my friend for over 40 years. I will never forget the time I shared with him on Fire Department, and all the good times we shared with our families. The trip to Georgia and New Orleans was great. He was a great guy!!
Love to you Pat and the family
Bob Jellison
Betty and Sam Farina
July 20, 2009
Dear Pat, Scott, Jeff, and family,
Sam and I want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you. We were greatly sadend to hear of his passing, but know he is a VERY special angel watching over all of you. You were always a very close family, and a model to everyone. Joe, Cheryl, and I will ALWAYS cherish the wonderful memories we had together with you, on Lafayette Place. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
LOTS of love,
Betty and Sam Farina and family XOXO
The Daigle Family
July 20, 2009
Pat, Scott, Jeff and Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you all. Our family has many good memories of the Munroes from Lafayette Place. Arthur was always there to give a cheery hello and talk over the hedge. Sharing his tomatoes and feeding our cat AL what he was cooking on the barbeque. He was the first one there for us when our father Roland passed away. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor to all of us. We hope that you all can find comfort in your memories and each other as you grieve his loss.
July 20, 2009
Pat
My sincere sympathy on your loss. Arthur was a great person and will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Claire Wilson Perrier Belleview, FL
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July 20, 2009
Pat, Scott, Jeff and family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you even though we are separated by geography. Arthur was a great gentleman and I know will be sorely missed.
Maureen Brennan Cormier and family, Missouri City, Texas
John Smedile
July 20, 2009
Pat & the Norton Family:
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Arthur, he was a true friend and he will be missed by all.
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