John passed away Friday morning, September 1, 2017 at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 97 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, he is the son of the late Edmund T. and Lucy (LeClair) Arsenault. John enlisted in the US Navy on July 24, 1944.  He was a machinist's mate second class.  He reenlisted in the Navy on September 16, 1950 to serve his country during the Korean War.  John was honorably discharged on February 20, 1953.  Upon returning home from the service, John worked at the Boston Naval Ship Yard for a number of years.  He later worked as a consultant, traveling to various countries working on the machinery of naval fleets.  John was a lifelong resident of Chelsea, raising his family in the city.  John was an Senior and Past President of the Chelsea French Club.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

John was predeceased by his wife Mary F. (Tashjian). He is the beloved father of John M. Arsenault and his wife Susan of FL, Anita Arsenault of Chelsea and HI.  Dear brother of Donald Arsenault of West Peabody, John "Jack" Arsenault of FL, Eleanor Hartigan of Saugus, Marilyn DeFlumeri of Stoneham and the late James and Earl Arsenault, Thelma Hurd, Marie Shuman, Theresa Wine.  Also lovingly survived by 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Funeral services will be conducted in the Carafa Family Funeral Home 389 Washington Ave. Chelsea on Tuesday, September 5 at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Visiting hours in the Funeral Home on Monday from 4:30-7:30 P.M.  Funeral services will conclude with committal prayers at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

In lieu of flowers donations in John's memory may be made to the Holy Trinity Armenian Church 145 Brattle St. Cambridge, MA 02138 and/or the Chelsea Jewish Foundation 201 Captains Row Chelsea, MA 02150.