Arthur
Arthur P. Phaneuf Sr
d. December 30, 2013
Hudson, MA
Arthur P. Phaneuf Sr., 91, a life long resident of Hudson, died on Monday, Dec. 30th at Sudbury Pines Extended Care Facility in Sudbury. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marion E. (Carter) Phaneuf of Hudson.
Arthur was born and raised in Hudson, son of the late Arthur and Marceline (Pelitier) Phaneuf. He attended local schools and later served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Nields as a Veteran of WWII. He was a gunner's mate on the ship and also served as the ship's barber, a profession he truly loved for the majority of his life. Following his honorable discharge from the navy, he owned and operated Phaneuf's Barber Shop on Main Street in Hudson for 60 plus years. Arthur enjoyed painting in his spare time, specializing in water color painting and would display many of his works at his shop. As a hobby, he enjoyed purchasing and selling antiques at local flea markets. Arthur touched many lives throughout his life but most of all enjoyed being with the family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was truly loved by all and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Arthur P. Phaneuf Jr. and his wife Sigrid of New Hampshire, David Phaneuf and his wife Diane of Marlboro, Neil Phaneuf and his wife Nancy of Hudson and Mary Dilling and her husband Ernie of Hudson. He was predeceased by his son Paul Phaneuf in 1991. He is also survived by his brother, Neil Phaneuf of Acton; his sister, Shirley Geary of Marlboro; his 6 grandchildren, Mikko, Crystal, Jessica and Joel Phaneuf, Abbe Sousa and Craig Collins; his 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Eugene Phaneuf.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 6th at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson. Family and friends may attend calling hours on Sunday, Jan. 5th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
Arthur P. Phaneuf Sr., 91, a life long resident of Hudson, died on Monday, Dec. 30th at Sudbury Pines Extended Care Facility in Sudbury. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marion E. (Carter) Phaneuf of Hudson.
Arthur was born and raised in Hudson, son of the late Arthur and Marceline (Pelitier) Phaneuf. He attended local schools and later served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Nields as a Veteran of WWII. He was a gunner's mate on the ship and also served as the ship's barber, a profession he truly loved for the majority of his life. Following his honorable discharge from the navy, he owned and operated Phaneuf's Barber Shop on Main Street in Hudson for 60 plus years. Arthur enjoyed painting in his spare time, specializing in water color painting and would display many of his works at his shop. As a hobby, he enjoyed purchasing and selling antiques at local flea markets. Arthur touched many lives throughout his life but most of all enjoyed being with the family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was truly loved by all and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Arthur P. Phaneuf Jr. and his wife Sigrid of New Hampshire, David Phaneuf and his wife Diane of Marlboro, Neil Phaneuf and his wife Nancy of Hudson and Mary Dilling and her husband Ernie of Hudson. He was predeceased by his son Paul Phaneuf in 1991. He is also survived by his brother, Neil Phaneuf of Acton; his sister, Shirley Geary of Marlboro; his 6 grandchildren, Mikko, Crystal, Jessica and Joel Phaneuf, Abbe Sousa and Craig Collins; his 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Eugene Phaneuf.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 6th at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson. Family and friends may attend calling hours on Sunday, Jan. 5th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
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