Armand Arnold
January 10, 1934 — June 15, 2014
Biography
Springfield- Armand J. Arnold, 80, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 surrounded by the love of family. Armand was born January 10, 1934 in Southbridge, MA to the late Armand and Frances Arnold. He worked at Monson Developmental Center for over 20 years. Armand and his wife Sarah raised their family in Monson and then moved to Tenesse for 16 years where he enjoyed being a "gentleman farmer". They returned to the Monson area in 2011. Armand attended Faith Baptist Church in Palmer and for many years he was a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America. He had a love of animals, enjoyed photography, music, painting and was an avid bicyclist.
Armand leaves his wife of 50 years Sarah (Isham) Arnold; their children, Pamela A. Gustafson and her husband Frank of Monson, Daniel R. Arnold and his wife Brooke of Worcester; a brother, Edward Arnold and his wife Eva of Dover, Maine; sister, Shirley Arnold of Southbridge and seven grandchildren. Armand was predeceased by a son Andrew J. Arnold in 1985.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 10 am in Lombard Funeral Home 3 Bridge St. Monson. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery also in Monson. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 5-7pm at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America, Pioneer Valley Council or the Monson Open Pantry c/o First Church of Monson 5 High St. Monson, MA 01057.