On Thursday, October 19, 2017, Robert Anthony Arseneau, 83, of Springhill, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre after a brief illness.

Robert is survived by his wife Janet (nee Calder), Springhill; children, Andrea Arseneau (Michael Liddell), Amherst, Stephen Arseneau, Springhill, and James Arseneau (Michelle McLean), Bath, NB; granddaughters, Rachael Liddell, Sophie and Lily Arseneau; siblings, Loretta Griffith (Griff), Kingston, ON, and Carolyn Douglas, Amherst. He is predeceased by his parents, the late George and Helen (Boucher) Arseneau, as well as his siblings, Margaret Beaton (George) and Harold Arseneau.

Bob was born on April 27, 1934 in Springhill, Nova Scotia. Over his lifetime he worked as a miner, welder, and Correctional Officer at the Springhill Institution. Upon retirement, he began his second, more fulfilling careers as an avid outdoorsman, golfer, loving grandfather, source of Sunday dinners, and treasure trove of sound advice and unconditional love. He was one of a kind, irreplaceable, and will be sorely missed by his many friends and family.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-597-2361) from where an evening of visitation will take place on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 11 am, Father Craig Christenson officiating. Interment to follow in the North Street Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Salvation Army

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Bob's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.