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Donald Lee Arsenault

  • May 18, 1947 - April 24, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“Mrs. Arsenault, I am so sorry about Don. I'm sorry I could not make it to the funeral. I'm really going to miss Don. My thoughts and prayers have...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Shirley Bowling - Suffolk, VA

“Mrs. Arsenault, My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. Mr. Arsenault was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him....Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Susana Otero Wilson - VA

“We express our sorrow and condolenses to the Arsenault family. Don was a colorful character and we considered him a good friend, an excellent...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Kirk and Nelladee Waldron - MD

“I worked very closely with Don for many years. I will always remember the knowledge and skills that he passed on to myself and others as well. I will...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Charlie A. Buchanan - chesapeake, VA

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5 of 13 | Posted by: Carie White- Cpburn - VA

“Jennifer I have no words that can express the sorrow in my heart for you and your beautiful family. My heart aches for this horriable loss. I was...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Carie White-Coburn - VA

“Dear Jennifer family, I worked with Don for many years. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. We pray God will give you and your family peace at...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Jalal & Faye Mansourzadeh - VA

“Mrs Arsenault, It was a privilege to work with your husband, and I was sad to hear of his passing. I am unable to attend any services on Friday, but...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Hannah Seligson - Hampton, VA

“While there are no words that can make up for the loss you feel, I know that you may find comfort in the fact that Don is with Our Lord, and at Peace...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Kelly L. Turner - Norfolk, VA

“I am sorry to hear of your loss my father worked with Mr Arsenault in the electric shop when it was known as Norfolk shipbuilding. I remember Mr....Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Kimberley Day - Newport News, VA

“Mrs. Arsenault, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you in your time of need. ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Denise Aviles - Moyock, NC

“It was an honor to have known Don. We will always remember him as a wonderful Sunday School teacher and as a man of great knowledge and sharp wit. ...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Ray and Louise Mechling - VA

“Dear Jennifer and Family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have shown tremendous strength and courage throughout this...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Rebecca Hudock - Va. Beach, VA


Donald Lee Arsenault, 63, passed away April 24, 2011, in Virginia Beach General Hospital. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy Arsenault. He retired from B.A.E. NORSHIPCO, where he ran the calibration lab. He served as Vice President of the Boilermakers Union Local 684. He sang with the Virginia Opera and the Virginia Symphony Chorus. He served on the High Council of the Virginia Beach Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. He also served in the bishopric. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Arsenault; a daughter, Dorothy Marie Fraley, husband David and grandchildren Alexus, Fox and Brandon Fraley; four sons, Donald Arsenault, Jr., Mitchell Arsenault, Matthew Kreger and James Stadler, wife Aubrey Stadler and grandson Daniel Stadler. He leaves three brothers, Raymond Arsenault, Jr., David Arsenault and Daniel Arsenault. A funeral service will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4780 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA. The viewing is scheduled from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the funeral. The burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, c/o Bishop John Ashby, 3308 Welwyn Muse, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.