Mark A. “Marky” Arsenault Passes Away - Ron & Sandy Parah's Grandson

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Mark A. “Marky” Arsenault

St. Albans - Mark A.”Marky” Arsenault, 21, a lifelong area resident passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at his home in Sheldon. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont on November 28, 1985, the son of Ross E. and Debbie J. (Parah) Arsenault

Marky graduated from Bellows Free Academy in 2003 and then was associated with his father and brother in the family business’, The Beverage Mart” and “Hoss’s. Dogg House”. He will be remembered for his great humor, quick wit, his joy of deer hunting, his love of his horses,”Doc” and “John”, hanging out with his many friends and most of all, being with his family. Marky was a strong supporter of the Friends of the Franklin County Humane Society. He was best known by the Sunday morning breakfast group for his special omelettes.

Survivors include his parents, Ross and Debbie of Georgia, his brother, Thomas Arsenault and his fiancé, Tiffany Tatro of Highgate, his special nephew, Kaden and special niece, Emma, his Nanna and Pappa, Ron and Sandy Parah of Orlando, Florida, a special aunt, Linda McDonald of Swanton, his aunts and uncles, Missy Dugan and her husband, Cassey of Davenport, Florida, Amy Parah of Orlando, Florida, Ralph Arsenault, and his wife, Karen of Atlanta, Georgia, Allen Arsenault of Lyndonville, Vermont, Jim and Lynn Parah of Fairfax and several cousins. Marky is also survived by his pet companions, “Lunna Bug” and “Diablo”, his beloved horses, “Doc” and “John” and the many many friends and loyal customers he has made over the years. Marky was preceded in death by his Peppe, Alfred “PeeWee” Arsenault on October 11, 1993, and his Meme, Lillian, “Toon” Arsenault on March 2, 2000.

Marky will be escorted on Saturday, June 30, 2007, by “Doc” and “John” to Mount Calvary Cemetery on Calvary Street for a 10:30 A.M. graveside funeral service officiated by the Reverend Maurice J. Roy, Pastor of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Marky’s family will receive friends on Friday from 5-8 P.M. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans. With his love for animals, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, Vermont 05478. Messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com. [/b]

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Below is the write-up of the largely attended funeral of Mark A. "Marky" Arsenault:

MARK A. ‘MARKY’ ARSENAULT

Funeral services for Mark A. “Marky” Arsenault, who passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, were held on Saturday, June 30, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. in Mount Calvary Cemetery with the Reverend Maurice J. Roy, Pastor of Holy Angels Catholic Church officiating.
 
    Marky’s casket was escorted to the cemetery by his beloved horses, “Doc” and “John,” who were driven by family friend, Tim Cory. En route to the cemetery, the procession stopped in front of the Beverage Mart where Marky’s parents, Debbie and Ross, and brother, Tom, darkened the store in memory of their son.

    The crucifix was placed on his casket by his parents. Musical selections, “When I Get Where I am Going,” “Tears In Heaven,” “One More Day,” and  “Angel in the Wind,” were by Mary Jo Gillilan. Special music, “Amazing Grace,” was by Marky’s cousin, John McDonald.

    In attendance and forming a Guard of Honor were members from the St. Albans City and Town Fire Departments and presenting the colors were members from the St. Albans Town Fire Department Honor Guard.

    Among the many in attendance was representation from Bellows Free Academy, Class of 2003, Clarence Brown, Inc, Farrell Distributing, Baker Distributing, Lake Street Auto, Reeds Construction,  Buyers Digest, Champlain Chevrolet, Charbonneau and Son, R.J. Martell, Sears Store of St. Albans, Craig Agan Construction, Common Wealth, Charlebois, R.P.M. Motor Sports,  Timmy’s Kids Foundation, Law Offices of Timothy Hawkins,  R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Franklin Lodge 4, F&AM, Mount Sinai Motor Corps, Portland Glass, Coca Cola, GPL Maple Products, Teeter Totters, S.B. Collins, Franklin County Humane Society, Lyndon Bank, Sticks and Stuff, Ed White Auto Sales, Town of St. Albans officials, Desorcie Emergency E-One Products, Ehlers R.V., Langevin Construction, Bedard Refrigeration, A.N. Deringer, Inc., Franklin County Firefighters Association, Vermont State Firefighters Association, St. Albans Town Firefighters and Ladies Auxiliary, Georgia Fire Department, St. Albans City Fire Department, Highgate Fire Department, Fairfield Fire Department, Fairfax Fire Department,  Tribal Eye Tattoo, Betty’ Flower Basket,  Lareau Appraisers, Vermont State Police, Northwestern Medical Center, Kittell, Branagan and Sargent, J&L Service Center, Bonnett Welding, Bonnett 79 Race Team, Cyr 32 Race Team, Capital Candy, Handy Toyota,  Department of Homeland Security,  Burt Paquin Ford, Paquin Motor, Inc., Regal Art Press, Peoples Trust Company, McGuels Irish Burro, Dragon’s 55 Race Team and many of Marky’s friends, loyal customers and  co-workers of the Beverage Mart and Hoss’s Dogg House.

    Casket bearers who escorted Marky’s casket on the wagon were Steve Ladd, Lance Reed, Chris Reed, Ryan Charbonneau, Doug White, Matt Nelson, Shawn “Freddie” Gordon and Donald Bovat.

    Honorary bearers were Steve McDonald, Kyle Palmer, Justin Hanson, Dana Murphy, Brian Smith, Josh Boissoneault, Adam Bartemy and Aaron Bartemy.  They were escorted to the cemetery in Marky’s truck driven by his brother, Tom.

    Following Prayers of committal by Father Roy, interment took place in the Arsenault family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon followed at the Moose Hall hosted by friends of the Arsenault family.      Father Roy held the Vigil of the Deceased with Marky’s family on Friday afternoon. During visitation the guest register was tended by family friend, Cliff Machia. A special thanks goes to Brent Palmer, Tim Corey, Martha Manning, Dan Desorcie, June Dragon, Michelle Paya, Angie Raboty, Tammy Hardy Fran Longley, Don and Debbie Fleming, Jim Parah, Viki Copeland, Crystal Walentine, Dale and Debbie White, Ken Barkyoumb, Russell and Darlene Gagne and family, Gordon and Shelley Gagne and family and the staff of the Beverage Mart for all of the assistance given to the family. Also to the St. Albans community for the respect shown to Marky’s funeral procession.

    On Saturday evening, Dragon’s 55 Race Team won the race at the “White Mountain 150" and dedicated it in memory of Marky.

    Assisting Marky’s family is the Heald Funeral Home of St. Albans.