Francis R. Arsenault, 80

WESTMINSTER - Francis "Franny" R. Arsenault, 80, of Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in the Leo LaChance Center in Gardner.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Santina (Grossi) Arsenault, and his second wife, Edith (LeBlanc) Testa Arsenault. He was also predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

He leaves his three sons, David F. Arsenault and Michael J. Arsenault, both of Fitchburg, and John F. Arsenault and his wife, Vicki, of Westminster; his longtime companion, Janet LeBlanc; his brother, Gerry Arsenault and his wife, Irene, of Fitchburg; four grandchildren, Christine E. Gould, Shane F. Arsenault, Brendan J. Arsenault and Andrew F. Arsenault; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.