Bathurst - Lawrence "Larry" Arseneault, 90, of Le Royal, Main St., Bathurst, passed away Monday July 17, 2017, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst.

Born in West Bathurst, he was the son of the late Benny Arseneault and Theresa Doucet.

He had a long and interesting career with the Canadian Forces.  His many overseas postings included: Laos, Indo China with the International Commission for Supervision and Control; Paris, France with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe; Moscow, Russia with the Office of the Military Attaché; Soest, Germany with Headquareters Canadian Base Units Europe; Casteau, Belgium with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe; Vienna, Austria with the support staff for the Mutual Balanced Force Reduction Talks between NATO and the Warsaw Pact Countries.  Member of the Herman J. Good, V.C. Br. 18, Royal Canadian Legion, Bathust.

He retired  with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and took up employment as Chief of Annuities Services for the Federal Government in Bathurst.

Besides his wife Geraldine "Gerry" (Comeau) Arseneault, he is survived by one brother, Leonard (Jean Chiasson) of Bathurst.

Nephews: Donald Kenny and Fred Best.  Nieces: Carmel Daley, Denise Haney and Judy Brown.

He was predeceased by five sisters; Delcina Barker, Sister Carmel Arseneau, Winnie Kenny Rita Best and Ethel Cathcart, and one brother Harold.

There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.  A memorial and Legion service will be celebrated from the Elhatton Funeral Chapel on Friday morning July 21, 2017 at 11 a.m.  Donations in memory of Larry may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a favorite charity.

Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.