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Herbert Arnold Obituary

WESTERLY - Herbert L. Arnold Jr. 84, of Westerly Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on April 16th after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Herb is survived by his wife Patricia (Sheldon) Arnold of 63 years, his children Christopher and his wife Amy, Michael and his wife Layla, and Susan and her husband Chad, as well as his adoring grandchildren Sophie Arnold, Grace Arnold, Sienna Arnold, Luke Gwaltney, and Emma Gwaltney.

Herb attended Stonington High School (class of 1958) and went on to study at the University of Connecticut. That led to a career at Three Rivers Community College teaching Architecture and Engineering. During that time, he also founded Arnold Design Group, which specialized in coastal residential home designs. His love for design was inherited by his son Michael, who worked alongside him in the family business for almost 30 years. Herb loved spending time with his family, doing projects around his house, watching sports, and taking leisurely drives with his wife Pat in one of his beloved cars. He will be deeply missed by his devoted family.

Calling hours will take place on Tuesday, April 29th from 4-7 pm at Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St. Westerly, R.I.

Funeral services will be held privately by the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Herb's name to the American Parkinson's Disease Association.

For online condolences, please visit www.buckler-johnston.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun on Apr. 22, 2025.

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Danielle s

June 21, 2025

Im so sorry for your loss

Sylvia Gulla

May 3, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My memories of Herb always bring a smile to my face.

Valerie Ahern

May 2, 2025

Mr. Arnold designed my home back in the early 90´s. I so enjoyed my many conversations with him. My father, Art Ahern, worked with him on many projects during their careers and he held Mr. Arnold in the highest regard, and I did too. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.

Pete Scalaro

April 30, 2025

I am so sad to hear about Herb passing away. I worked with Herb and Mike back in the 1980´s in his Design Group. We always had a great time working together, either in the office or while onsite. He taught me a lot about design while there. My condolences to Pat and all of his family.

Federico Family

April 27, 2025

My sincerely condolences and from Francesca.

Trish

April 22, 2025

Michael and Family
I am so sorry to hear this news.
Things wont be the same without him.
I am at a loss for words. I always enjoyed my time spent with him at the shop.

Dan & Marguerite Liese

April 22, 2025

Our sincere condolences on Herb's passing, he designed our first home for us back in 1986 and I loved to meet him downtown at car shows with his beautifully restored truck. His designs dot the shorelines of RI and CT and he left a wonderful impression on many.

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