Arthur Prive

Arthur Prive, 96 of Newport, went to Heaven on November 19, 2025. Arthur was the eighth child of nine children. He was born in Hyde Park, Vermont on January 26, 1929, as the son of Vital and Alice Prive. The family moved to Newport in the fall of 1930, where he had spent his entire life. He did odd jobs as a youngster like raising chickens to sell eggs, painting, cutting wood, mowing lawns, working on cars, and helping neighbors in any way to earn money.

Arthur served during the Korean war from January 1951 to January 1953 and was honorably discharged from the Army. He was part of the Gunnery Squad running a 105-millimeter Howitzer.

Arthur drove the Bakery truck delivering bread and milk, which was owned by an uncle of his future wife. In August of 1954, he went on his first date to a wrestling match with his loving wife of 68 years, Jeanne (Boulanger) Prive. He retired at 62 from Butterfield after working for 27 ½ years. He worked for a childhood neighbor, Hester Rice, for 61 years and continued working for her son. He survived five different cancers after retiring. He was a member of Saint Mary's Star of the Sea.

Arthur is survived by his 4 children: Elizabeth (Richard) Sargent, Monique Prive, Fabian (Laura) Prive and Maurice (Robin) Prive. He was predeceased by his wife Jeanne and all his siblings and in-laws except for his wife's sister, Lucille Belcourt.

Arthur leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends made throughout his life. The grandchildren have fond memories of his Christmas Village that he set up every year that lit up the whole front porch. Arthur was easy-going, calm and willing to help anyone in need. He was a jokester and talked of innocent jokes they played on co-workers.

Sympathy cards may be sent to Liz Sargent, 464 Cemetery Road, Jay, VT 05859 and she will share them with the siblings or visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 2, 2026, at Paul's Sugarhouse in Derby Vermont at 11AM with lunch provided at noon. A Military Burial Service will be held at the Chapel on May 4, 2026. It will be at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph, Vermont starting PROMPTLY at 1 PM.