December 31, 1932 — May 28, 2025
Ernest J. “Ernie” Arsenault of Reading passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at age 92.
Born on Saturday, December 31, 1932, in Woburn, Ernie is the loving son of the late Peter Arsenault and Obeline (Peters) Arsenault. Ernie is a warm, kind, loyal & gentle son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend who will be truly missed.
Ernie was a lifelong resident of Reading, MA, graduating from Reading Memorial High School, class of 1951. He was a dedicated parishioner of St. Agnes church, participating in prayer meetings and men’s groups and working on the finance and facilities committees for many years. Ernie obtained an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lowell Tech and spent most of his working career with Raytheon Company. Ernie loved to travel and have adventures. He was the essence of a do-it-yourselfer and loved cabinetmaking.
Ernie is the beloved husband of Louisa (Deniso) Arsenault. He is the devoted father of Dave Arsenault and his wife Therese, Mark Arsenault and his wife Anh, Diane Joe and her husband Guy, Karen Cole and her husband Philip, and Karl Arsenault and his wife Eva. The cherished grandfather of Ben, Mari, Tim, Lucy, Michael, Christopher, Kevin, Katie, Lauren, Alex, Andre, Jon, James, Barbara, Victoria, and Zofia, Ernie is the doting great-grandfather of Sage, Mina, Leo, Zeke, Jaiden, Ezra, and Gianna.
He is the dear brother of Jack Arsenault and the late Donald Arsenault, Raymond Arsenault, Walter Arsenault, Kelly Arsenault, and Eileen DiOrio. Ernie is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will deeply miss him.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend a Funeral Mass Celebrating Ernie’s Eternal Life in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., READING on Tuesday, June 3rd at 10:30am. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Reading.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Ernie’s memory to Christ the King Parish, 186 Woburn St. Reading, MA 01867.
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