Patricia Arsenault
Ledyard — Patricia (Carver) Arsenault, 83, formerly of Ledyard, passed away March 23, 2021. Born in New London on Aug. 23, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Carolyn (King) Carver. She grew up in Bath, Maine, and was a member of the graduating Class of 1955 from Morse High School. She was married to fellow Morse High School graduate, her beloved Robert Arsenault, for 45 years, until his passing in 2002.
Bob and Patty settled initially in Sanford, Maine, before eventually relocating to Connecticut. They moved to Ledyard in 1967, where they raised their three sons. Patty spent over 30 years as a teacher’s aide at her beloved Ledyard Center Elementary School. She became a Ledyard fixture through her devotion to and love for the staff and students at Ledyard Center, supporting and cheering on her husband’s basketball players and cross-country runners at Ledyard High, and as a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes parish. Patty served the parish as a lecturer, Eucharistic minister, Ladies Guild member, co-chair with her husband of the parish festival and as a regular at adoration. She touched countless Ledyard youth in her 50 years as a CCD teacher.
Patty will be deeply missed by her family, which includes her sons, Richard Arsenault of Middletown, Robert Arsenault (Cynthia) of Westerly, R.I., and Timothy Arsenault (Katie) of Waterford; grandchildren, Amy Bishop, Caitlyn Baker (Joseph), Alexis Arsenault and Audra Arsenault; one great-granddaughter, Quinn Bishop; and a great-granddaughter due to arrive in June. She is also survived by her aunt Mary Lou Johnson; sister Joan Powers; sister-inlaw Marilynn St. Onge; and several nieces and nephews. Never having met a stranger, she will be missed by so many wonderful friends, especially her lifelong best friend, Patricia Skinner, and her husband, Richard, of Brunswick, Maine.
Patty’s family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the heroic staff at Crescent Point Assisted Living in Niantic. Having been diagnosed with dementia six years ago, they provided her the most wonderful care possible during these difficult years. She loved all of them so very much.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Gales Ferry. A private burial will follow. Due to COVID-19 concerns, there will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Bob Arsenault Scholarship Fund at Ledyard High School or the Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education Program.
The Thomas L. Neilan and Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London, is assisting the family with the arrangements. To send the family an online condolence or to view Mrs. Arsenault’s online memorial video, please visit www. neilanfuneralhome.com.