Ronald Edward Arsenault Sr.

Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at Carefor Hospice in Cornwall, Ontario, with his loving children by his side. He is Survived by his Daughter Michelle Kuzmicz(Nick) and Ronald Edward Arsenault Jr.(Gina) He was lovingly known as "Gramps" to Syerra Ninnim (Colin) Spencer Ninnim, Kaci Green(Brandon) and Summer Arsenault(Ian) and his great grandchildren Mylee and Marshall. He is Big Brother to Shirley, Elaine, Marion, Johnny, David, Rick, Dennis, Paul, Lawrence, Michelle and Gordie and is Uncle to many Nieces and Nephews.  He will be dearly missed by his BFF Audrey Dante who he met when he moved to Cornwall In 2022.  Ron was born in Saint John New Brunswick on April 15 1945 to Parents Rita Russell (Bae Roberts NFLD) and Henry Arsenault(Rogersville New Brunswick) . Ron Grew up in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia (north Sydney) at the age of 18 he left and Moved to Ontario where he met his true love Jo-Anne Ivor Sadly she passed away April 18 1997 after 32 Years of Marriage He never remarried.  A dedicated and hardworking man, Ron spent 50 years as a truck driver. He had a deep love for the outdoors and could often be found tending to his garden, camping, fishing, or hunting. He was an avid Toronto Blue Jays fan who never missed a game. A man of determination and skill, Ron even built his own home with the help of friends — something he was very proud of. Originally from the Lake Simcoe area, Ron later moved to Cornwall to be closer to his daughter during his retirement years. His quiet strength, loyalty and deep love for his family will be remembered always. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron's memory may be made to Carefor Hospice Cornwall. If you are donating online or by cheque directly, please include the following note with your gift "please notify the family". Spring Interment at Iroquois Point Cemetery in Iroquois. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com