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Official Obituary of

James E. Arnold, Sr.

March 30, 2017

James Arnold, Sr. Obituary

James E. Arnold, Sr., 61, of Woonsocket, passed away March 30, 2017 at home. Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late James W. and Mary (Briggs) Arnold.

He was a dedicated Yankees fan, an avid golfer, and family man. James enjoyed being a caretaker for his grandchildren for many years.

James is survived by a daughter, Lisa Lepine and her husband Justin, and a son, James Arnold, Jr. and his wife Nicole, all of Woonsocket; his girlfriend Lee-ann Defaut of Blackstone, MA; two brothers, Thomas and Henry Arnold of Westerly; a sister, Mary Latulippe of Winooski, Vermont; as well as his eight beloved grandchildren, Alexis, Khloe, Mia, James III, Oliver, Aubree, Bryson, and Lily. He was the brother of the late George Arnold.

His funeral service will be held Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11AM in St. James Episcopal Church, 24 Hamlet Ave., Woonsocket. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5 7 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Visitation
Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmHolt Funeral Home

510 S Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895

Holt Funeral Home

Funeral Service
Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 11:00 amSt. James Episcopal Church

24 Hamlet Ave.
Woonsocket, RI 02895

St. James Episcopal Church

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