Jan 22, 2018 19:01
Live journal you're the oldest journal i have. Ive continued to update you over the years.. Today is the saddest day ive experienced in my 31 years of life. I thought losing my great grandmother destroyed me.. Last thursday January 18, 2018 i lost my grandfather the most prominent and stable male rolemodel i ever had in my life and just like that he's gone. I can't begin to cope i dont know how to feel other than lost and hopeless and completely shattered. My heart literally aches. Here is his obituary. I can't believe this day has come..
J.R. Arthur Sauvageau, 71, of French Rd., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 18h, in the Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, after a brief illness.
He leaves his wife of 51 years, Norma I. (Capistrand) Sauvageau; his two sons, Adam Sauvageau of Southbridge and Heath Sauvageau of Southbridge; his two daughters, Amy Robidoux and her longtime companion Stephen Atamin of Southbridge and Beth Partlow and her husband Craig of Southbridge; four grandchildren, Kristie Robidoux, Michael Condrate, Joseph Partlow and Keith Sauvageau; three step grandchildren, Carly Allen, Jake Robidoux and Jessie McCay; and a great granddaughter, Autumn Partlow. He was predeceased by his sister, Janet Sauvageau. He was born in Southbridge the son of Albert “Pete” and Aurore B. (Morin) Sauvageau. Arthur was a graduate of the former Cole Trade High School in Southbridge and was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.
Arthur was a building contractor and owned and operated Old Town Builders for many years. He later worked for the Southbridge Housing Authority before retiring many years ago. Arthur was a devout Christian and enjoyed attending bible studies. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, music and trips to the casino.
A funeral Mass for Arthur will be held on Monday, Jan. 29th, at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.