1924 – 2016

RUMFORD — Muriel M. Arsenault, 91, died Saturday, May 14 at the Rumford Community Home. She was a resident of Marchand Lane in Roxbury.

Born in Rumford on Aug. 14, 1924, she was a daughter of Arthur and Amarilea (Dube) Patenaude. She was a graduate of Stephens High School in Rumford. She and her husband “Blackie” owned and operated “Blackies” Ski Shop in Rumford for many years.

Muriel was a Communicant of the Parish of The Holy Savior St. Athanasius-St. John’s Church; a member of the Chisholm Ski Club where she volunteered for many years at “Muriel’s Kitchen”; a member of the Rumford Falls Aerie #1248, FOE Auxiliary. She was formerly active in RAAPA and also served on the committees for both Stephens High School and the Super Reunion: she had been presented the “Citizen of the Year” Award by three organizations.

Muriel was married in Rumford on Feb. 25, 1946 to Leonide “Blackie” Arsenault who died in Roxbury on April 19, 2006.

Survivors include her daughter, Sylvia Wendt and her husband, James, of Rumford; a son, David Arsenault and his wife, Sally, of Roxbury; three grandchildren, Andrew Wendt, Eric Arsenault and his wife, Janka, and Erica Malta and her husband, Mitch; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Theresa Hebert of West Paris.

She was predeceased by six brothers; and a sister.

Friends and relatives are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.meaderandson.com.