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Arthur Tanguay, 93
April 21, 2022
Arthur Joseph Tanguay 93, of North Adams passed away at home after a period of failing health on April 21, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, CT. on August 7, 1928 a son of Arthur and Mildred (Keefe) Tanguay. He attended schools in North Adams. Arthur enlisted in the United States Army Air Force at the young age of 17 to serve his country where he earned his GED. He was a decorated veteran serving with both the Army Air Force during WW II and later with the United States Air Force, obtaining the rank of Sergeant.
He was employed for several years for the Arnold Lumber Yard and was last employed as a forester for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Environmental Management from 1971 to 1990. Arthur took great pride in maintaining his lawn and garden he also loved to go hunting and fishing. He was a member of the North Adams American Legion and a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in North Adams.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years Doris (Fic) Tanguay whom he married October 21, 1950, loving children Marcia (Thomas) Partenope of North Adams, Lynn (Bruce) Hayden of North Adams, Brian Tanguay of Texas, Sally (Steven) Lamb of East Bridgewater and Lisa Roberts of Pittsfield. Arthur also leaves behind grandchildren, Colleen, Kelly, Shaun, Amanda, Bryan, Shannon, Caren, Lauren and Steven, sixteen great-grandchildren, in-laws Barbara and Valmore Girard and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by granddaughter Jennifer B. (Partenope) Rice, sister Nancy Nichols and brother Neil Tanguay.
A PRIVATE Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in North Adams. Burial will follow in the family plot in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Memorial donations are suggested for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Northern Bershire EMS through the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
Doris and family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Art was a very nice man. May you have the strength to get through the difficult days ahead. Doris, I am glad you have your children and grandchildren for comfort. | from: Terri & Den Bechard | on: 05-02-2022 |
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Enjoyed working with Art for many years always a straight shooter. His line to us all was "cheer up boys things are lookin up" always said with a great smile. Rest in peace. | from: Clebe Scott | on: 04-27-2022 |
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Lynn, Bruce and family~ I’m so sorry to see the news of your Dads passing and keeping you all in my prayers ~ | from: Cheryl Lefave | on: 04-26-2022 |
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Brian and Sally, so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in our prayers.
Keith and Michelle Starr | from: Keith Starr | on: 04-25-2022 |
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Your Dad had the best smile. Condolences to your Mom and entire family.
Barb Murray | from: Barb Murray | on: 04-25-2022 |
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Doris, so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of growing up with Art. He was a fine man. | from: Chuck Sutliff | on: 04-25-2022 |
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My heart is breaking. Art was the nicest person I ever knew. I remember him babying his pine tree in the front yard when I lived on Clark St. Each day when he got home from work, he would lay on the ground in front of his tree to make sure it was growing straight. I never saw him angry or without a smile. May his beautiful soul rest in piece. | from: Bonnie whitney | on: 04-23-2022 |
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Sorry for your loss,our sympathy to your entire family. | from: Joe and Kathy Lazarczyk | on: 04-23-2022 |
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Lynn and Bruce - So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and your entire family will be in my thoughts. | from: Melinda Kirby | on: 04-23-2022 |
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Such a great friendly, helpful neighbor! With sympathy to all the family.
Chuck and Nancy Ritter Wixsom | from: nancy ritter | on: 04-23-2022 |
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Dear Marcia, Tom and Doris, It is with deepest sympathy that I send this to all of you. Marcia: I knew your Dad way back when many years ago. He was a kind and handsome man, always with a smile on his face. Most sincerely,
Karen (Richardello) Gordon | from: Karen A. Gordon | on: 04-23-2022 |
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Heartfelt condolences to Marcia, Lynn and families. May God bless all, and may He provide your dad with eternal peace and bliss. Your loving care will be rewarded when you meet again. | from: Alice Vigna | on: 04-23-2022 |
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Marcia, Tom, and family, I am so sorry t hear of the loss of your father. Pam and Tom Kidder | from: Thomas Kidder and Pamela Kidder | on: 04-22-2022 |
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To Doris and the children, I was very sad to hear about Art. I have nothing but good memories of him. The life of the parry along with Uncle Sonny's. My condolences | from: Liz Paccione (Zglombicki) | on: 04-22-2022 |
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Rest in peace dear Arthur.... You were and always will be the best father-in-law a girl could have . memories of you and mom will always be in my heart... | from: Charlotte Martin | on: 04-22-2022 |
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My thoughts and prayers are with all the Tanguay family. May Art test in eternal peace. He was truly a great guy. | from: Jim Jonelis Jr | on: 04-22-2022 |
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We are neighbors. We must say he was a great guy always out in his yard and it a was always well maintained. Rest In Peace | from: David Lewis | on: 04-22-2022 |
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