The death occurred at O’Leary Community Hospital, on Monday, August 21, 2017, of Gerard Joseph Arsenault, of Tignish Seniors Home, aged 88 years. Born in St. Roch, he was the son of the late Fidele and Margaret (Buote) Arsenault.

Survived by his sons Eric (Bev), of Indian River, and Wayne (Rhonda), of Cascumpec; grandchildren, Ryan, Randy, Rodney, Emily (Bridges), Troy, and Alexis; and step-grandchildren Tyler, Kyle, and Brittany Ellsworth Also survived by several great-grandchildren, his sister, Mae Gallant, and his sister-in-law, Marilyn Arsenault.

Predeceased by his parents, his wife Janet, his daughter Gloria, his daughter-in-law Anne, his brother Raymond and his sisters Irene, Rita, Edna, and Josephine, as well as his companion, Tephi Pepe, and his best friend, Les Wagner.

Gerard enjoyed 30 years of retirement after working 39 years at Hayes Dana, in St. Catharines, Ontario. He loved to play cards and attend the horse races. He returned to PEI most summers to spend time with his extended family, and moved back in June 2016 to be closer to his sons.

At Gerard’s request, no services will be held.

Arrangements entrusted to Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton.