BORN

1956

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Giffen-Mack Funeral Home & Cremation Cen

4115 Lawrence Ave East

West Hill, Ontario

Marcel Arsenault Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 28, 2012.

Mr. Marcel J. Arsenault

June 16 1956 - September 26, 2012


After a courageous battle with lung cancer. Beloved father to Pauline, Jules and Josephine.
Cherished son of Berthe Arsenault and the late Charles-Eugene. Loving brother to Therese (Pierre Quinn),
Denis (Jeannette), Paul (Shirley), Helene (Bruce Knipe). Uncle to Andre (Charlene), Caroline, Marianne (Samuel), Eric, Justin, Nicole, Charlotte, Karl, Marc-André and Morgan Great-uncle to Lucas, Nicolas and Henry.
He was a long time member of the Chaser Blues Band and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Friends and family may visit at Giffen-Mack Scarborough Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 4115 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough (416-281-6800) from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Monday October 1st, 2012 with a memorial service to follow.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time. He was truly blessed with family and friends. Special thanks to his brother Paul and sister-in-law Shirley who took such good care of him in their home during the last months of his life.

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October 2, 2012

Diane Arsenault Weir

Marcel est un etoile etinceler dans le ciel qui ne serais jamais eteindu. Marcel etait curieux et il vais nous surveiller pour l'eternite. J'attendait c'est visite chaque annee en Jamaique. Depuis la premier foi qu'il a venut et jamais manquer une foi. Therese a remarquer qu'on etait comme un vieux couple marier (qui ne couchait pas ensemble) mais on se buttais parce qu'on avait le meme character. Notre genealgie a creer un allegeance fotte, premier cousin cote Arsenault, deuxieme cousin coter Lantainge/Labonte. Il etait fou de c'est enfants et admirait toute c'est freres et soeur et se ventait des accomplishments de sa mere Berthe. Marcel on peux plus se butter, tu a eux le derniers mots et j'attends a te revoir un jour et continuer de t'aimer.

October 2, 2012

Louis Anctil

J'ai travaillé longtemps avec Marcel lorsqu'il était propriétaire de la librairie Champlain et j'en garderai toujours de bons souvenirs. Il était courtois, décidé et très cultivé. il va nous manquer à tous qui étaient de loin ou de près associé au livre en français au Canada.

October 1, 2012

Colette Bevilacqua

Mes plus sincères condoléances à Berthe et à toute la famille Arsenault .Marcel va nous manquer.
Colette Bevilacqua

October 1, 2012

Mary Jasper

I loved Marcel we had a great time with Diane in Negril. I had some boyfriend problems and he was like a big bother. We slow danced at sunset at the beach a memory I will always remember!

Thank you Marcel

October 1, 2012

Louise Arsenault Koslik

"Marcel, I will always remember you as my cousin who was full of life, laughter and music. You always knew how to make us younger cousins smile and giggle with your funny stories. Your courage and strength is an inspiration to me. Rest peacefully.
Chere Tante Berthe, Denis, Therese, Paul, Helene and to the whole family..I am sorry that I could not be there in person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I am sending all my love.

October 1, 2012

Rebecca Drotos

Marcel has a special place in my memories, playing Piano at Simo's slava and my children dancing to the music. We loved your visit to our vineyard, wish now we had seen more of you in recent years. I was proud to have known you -- Rebecca Drotos

October 1, 2012

Ed Mc Donald

Marcel was my first friend at Etienne Brule. We jammed many times over the years.Had a great time I will miss him. Ed Mc Donald

October 1, 2012

Dave and Donna Millen

Our condolences to the Arsenault family in your great loss of Marcel. We will miss his energetic nature at the cottage and his fun loving style.

October 1, 2012

Guy Lacroix

le 1er octobre, 2012

Louise et moi avons connu Marcel en Jamaique où nous avons eu le plaisir de partager quelques repas et soirées en sa compagnie. C'est avec tristesse que nous avons appris la nouvelle de sa maladie et de son décès. Les photos de ses derniers jours, nous laissent voir un homme serein malgré l'anxiété qui a dû l'habiter à la veille de quitter ceux qu'il aimait, en particulier ses enfants que nous avions également eu le plaisir de rencontrer en Jamaique. Marcel nous a donné un bel exemple de courage et de noblesse. Nous désirons transmettre nos plus sincères condoléances à toute sa famille et ses proches.

Guy et Louise Lacroix

September 30, 2012

De la Gaspésie que Marcel aimait tant, je vous envoie une bouffée d'air, une randonnée en canot sur la Bonaventure, un souper de poisson frais et plein d'amour comme Marcel aimait nous prouver en nous rendant de belles visites. Au nom de toute la famille à Dollard je vous exprime notre chagrin pour cette grande perte que vous vivez. Nous sommes avec vous. Sa joie de vivre, son éternel sourire et son optimisme resteront dans nos coeurs,
Kathleen Arsenault

September 30, 2012

Denise (Daley) Woodford

He will be missed, he 'll be in a better place , doing what he loves...

September 30, 2012

As promised....Danny & I raised a glass in Marcel's honor. Berthe, I wish you strength and I'm sure that your beloved Charles was there to greet him with open heart and open arms. I send you all my love.

Sylvie Rock & Daniel Ouellette (Magog, QC)

September 29, 2012

Claire Labonté

Marcel, quelle belle surprise tu nous avais faite quand tu es arrivé, un été, sans annonce, au couvent chez Rose Marie lors de la dernière rencontre de la famille Labonté. J'avais beaucoup aimé ta visite et pour moi ça avait été un grand plaisir te rencontrer. Ce souvenir est précieux pour moi......

Tante Claire

September 29, 2012

Rose-Marie Labonté

J'ai connu Marcel quand il était petit bébé, Il a du avoir un ans et demi quand je suis entré au Monastère des Recluses Missionnaires. Je ne l'avais pas revu depuis.Un jour à Saint Jérôme, lors d'un parloir , il nous a fait une visite «Surprise.» Il est arrivé comme un rayon de soleil. Sa joie, son amour de la musique, m'ont vivement impressionnée. Maintenant, je crois qu'il a accès à beaucoup plus qu'il n'a reçu en cette vie.Je me réjouis de son bonheur!...

September 29, 2012

Morgan Weir

Good bye Marcel. My mom always looked forward to your visits and you made me laugh a lot. Morgan

September 29, 2012

Linda Derome Whittinton

I always loved you so much Marcel. We hung out in our younger years in Toronto (ages ago). Those years that I lived in the same city as you were memorable. You were so caring, honest, and lots of fun. My thoughts are with you, your (and my) large family. Tante Berthe, I especially want you to know that our love for you is constant. And to my cousins, hugs for you all - from Kitimat.

September 29, 2012

Anne-Marie (Arsenault) Modery

The ebullient soul of Marcel lives on enthusiastically ready for what comes next. He's got a lot of family who have made the trip before him, and I'm sure welcoming him with their open spiritual arms. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. God be with you, cousin! xoxoxo

September 29, 2012

Gisele Caron-Zoratto

From our childhood memories, Marcel was always full of laughter and joy! Such a great spirit filled with positive energy and love! Our families spent great times together as children and those wonderful moments will always be cherished! Sincerès sympathies à toute la famille! Je vous embrasse tous très fort!

September 28, 2012

patrick flynn

Marcel - I hardly had a chance to get to know you. But in the little time we met you made a strong impression on me with your openness, cheerful disposition and infectious energy. I will miss you and regret not having had a chance to have become better acquainted.

September 28, 2012

Labonté Rachel

Mon neveu Marcel m'a impressionnée par sa bonne humeur et son amour pour sa famille. Musicien hors ligne il aimait essayer divers instruments et sans tarder devenait A l'aise avec. Sa musique toujours entraînante captivait et réjouissait son auditoire. Qu'il repose dans la paix et la joie de Dieu.
Rachel

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