Wilfred ARBOUR

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• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

In about 1914, Wilfred moved to New Hampshire and married later that year in Dover, Strafford County, NH. He registered for the draft during WWI while living in Stratford County. The family lived in Dover from 1917 through 1941. They seem tohave left that community by 1943, by 1948, they lived in Biddeford, Maine, where they continued to live through atleast 1951. Wilfred died sometime between 1951 and 1956.

According to his WWI Draft Registration, Wilfred was of medium height and medium build with brown eyes and black hair.
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16 Feb 1891 -- Joseph-Wilfred ARBOUR was another of our young men out of Joliette, QC. He was the 4th of 9 children born to Ours ARBOUR and Zephirina GRENIER. In 1914, while still single, Wilfred decided to investhis future in the US, moving to NewHampshire where the textile trade was the major industry. Shortly after his arrival, he met and married Odeline GRENIER, who was a native of Dover, NH. Wilfred registered for the draft during WWI while living in Stratford County, NH,and was foundtobe medium height and medium build with brown eyes and black hair. Thefamily lived in Dover from 1917 through 1941. During this time they became parents to 6 children, while both working at the cotton mills: Odeline as a spinner and Wilfred workinghis way up from carder to foreman. In 1941, Wilfred seems to have served a short stint in the Army. Afterward, the family left Dover; by 1948, they lived in Biddeford, Maine, where they continued to live through at least 1951. Wilfred worked asa fixer at Bates Manufacturing, the largest employer in the area. He diedsometime between 1951 and 1956. After his death, Odeline seems to havereturned to her home in Dover, where she passed away on 29 Nov 1976.

Wilfred a épousé Odeline GRENIER le 20 avr 1914 à Dover,,Strafford County,New Hampshire,Usa,. Odeline est née le 27 juil 1894 à Dover,,Strafford County,New Hampshire,Usa,; est morte le 29 nov 1976 à Dover,,Strafford County,New Hampshire,Usa,; a été enterrée à New Hampshire,,Strafford County,,Usa,[St Charles Catholic Cemetery in Dover,New Hamshire,USA] - Dover. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

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• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

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US WWII Army Enlistment Records (1938-1946)
Name: Roland J Arbour
Birth Year: 1915; Race: White, citizen; Nativity State or Country: New Hampshire; State: Maine; County or City: York
Enlistment Date: 25 Feb 1942; Enlistment State: Massachusetts; Enlistment City: Fort Devens; Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA;Grade: Private; Grade Code: Private; Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law; Component: Selectees(Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of high school; Marital Status: Single, without dependents; Height: 67; Weight: 182
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Sailed on the "Aquitania" into New York, NY, arriving on 04 Oct 1945, returning from war as a "High Score Casual" bound for the Separation Center at Fort Devens, MA. He held the rank of Sgt.
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Foster's Daily Democrat (Dover, NH) -- 07 Sep 1983
Roland Arbour -- Died on 6 Sep 1983 in Methuen, MA. He was born on 22 May 1915 in Dover. Survivors include his sister Mrs. Albert (Jeanette) Butler of Rochester, NH, and two brothers, Wilfred and Normand, both of Biddeford, ME.

Why are Ada and Joan not mentioned in Roland's obit?
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Bio from Facebook on 22 May 2010:
22 May 1915 -- Born in Dover, New Hampshire, Roland J. ARBOUR was the eldest of 6 children of textile mill employees Joseph-Wilfred ARBOUR andOdeline F. GRENIER. Roland spent his formative years in Dover and evenfollowed his parents' path into the local textile mills, but WWII changed everything for the family. Having heard his country's call to duty,Roland enlisted in the Army on 25 February 1942, at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, where he was noted to be 5'7" tall and 182 lbs.Thereafter, hemust have seen some action in Europe in which he was injured. SergeantRoland sailed on the "Aquitania" into New York, NY, arriving on 04 October 1945, returning from war as a "High Score Casual" bound for the Separation Centerat Fort Devens. He settled in Biddeford and Saco, Maine,where he again returned to mill work. Roland then thought to add some stability to his life by marrying when he wed 35-year old Ada T. LESSARD on 22 April 1950 in Saco. Their daughterJoan was born a few years later. Following this, both Roland and Ada were both found living in Salem, NH, but they do not seem to have lived together. At the time of Roland's death in Methuen, MA, on 06 September 1983, neither Ada nor Joan wasmentioned in Roland's obituary. Ada was 86 when she died in Salem on 19 June 2001. Joan was the mother of their only granddaughter prior to Ada's passing.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Roland J Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 22 May 1915
Death Date: 6 Sep 1983
SSN: 002037935
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 25 Feb 1942
Release Date 1: 2 Nov 1945

Roland a épousé Ada LESSARD le 22 avr 1950 à Saco,,York County,Maine,Usa,. Ada est née le 16 déc 1914 à Montreal,,Montreal,Quebec,Canada,; est morte le 19 juin 2001 à Salem,,Rockingham County,New Hampshire,Usa,; a été enterrée en juin 2001 à New Hampshire,,Rockingham County,New Hampshire,Usa,[Pine Grove Cemetery in Salem,USA] - Salem. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

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• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

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Biddeford Journal Tribune (ME) -- 31 Jan 2002
JEANETTE BUTLER, 82, of Somersworth, NH, formerly of Rochester, NH, died 29 Jan at her niece's residence after a period of failing health. Shewas born 11 March 1919, in Dover, NH, the daughter of Wilfred and Odelie Grenier Arbour. She was employedwith Eastern Air Devices for 25 years, retiring in 1975. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her husband of 50 years, Albert E. Butler, died previously, as did four brothers, Wilfred Jr., Normand, Robert, and Roland Arbour. Survivors include a niece, Janet (Mrs. Martin) Chabot of Somersworth; a nephew, Richard Arbour; and many other nieces, nephews, and grand- and great-great-nieces and -nephews. Visiting hour 12-1 pm Friday at Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655Central Ave, Dover, where a funeral service follows at1 pm, the Rev. Fritz J. Cerullo, OSA, pastor of St Mary's Church, Dover, officiating. Burial follows in Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover. Memorial contributions may be made toSeacoast Hospice, 662 CentralAve, Dover NH 03820.

Priscilla a épousé Albert BUTLER le 9 août 1941 à Dover,,Strafford County,New Hampshire,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

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• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

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US WW II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Wilfred J Arbour
Birth Year: 1920; Race: White, citizen (White); Nativity State or Country: New Hampshire; State of Residence: New Hampshire; County or City: Strafford
Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1940; Enlistment State: New Hampshire; Enlistment City: Dover; Branch: Coast Artillery Corps; Branch Code: Coast Artillery Corps or Army Mine Planter Service; Grade: Private; Grade Code: Private; Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men); Source: National Guard
Education: 1 year of high school; Marital Status: Single, without dependents; Height: 68; Weight: 139
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Strafford Co, NH, Archives -- Military Records -- Army Enlistees WWII
Service#20141679 Name ARBOUR WILFRED J Place DOVER NH Date 16 Sep 1940 Grade Private Branch Coast Artillery Corps Nativity NH Birth Year 1920 Component of the Army National Guard
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Portland Press Herald (ME) -- 10 Jun 1995 -- pg 9b
WILFRED J. ARBOUR JR. RETIRED FROM PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD
Wilfred J. Arbour Jr., 74, of Route 111 died Friday at the Renaissance Nursing Home. He was born in Dover, NH, a son of Wilfred J. and Odelie Grenier Arbour Sr., and attended Dover schools. Mr. Arbour served with the New Hampshire National Guard and the Army during WWII. He moved to the Biddeford area after the war and was a house painter for several years and also worked at York Mill for a few years. He last worked 20 years at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1980. He wasa life memberof the Biddeford-Saco Elks. For the past nine years he was retired in Bradenton, FL. He enjoyed playing pool and cards. Surviving are his wife,Irene J. Chaffard Arbour; two sons, Ronald of Seattle and Roger of Biddeford; a stepson, Richard Morin ofLyman; a stepdaughter, Priscille Nadeau of Lyman; abrother, Norman of Biddeford; a sister, Jeannette Butler of Rochester, NH; three grandchildren and six stepgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Tuesday at Hope Memorial Chapel,480Elm St., Biddeford.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Francis E Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 24 Apr 1919
Death Date: 26 Mar 1975
SSN: 045102582
Enlistment Date 1: 15 Mar 1941
Release Date 1: 12 Sep 1945
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Cemetery Plot: STL Row 4 Lot 5 Grv 1CR

He had 2 Living Arbour.

Wilfred a épousé Theresa M.J. LAROCHELLE le 4 juil 1951 à Biddeford,,York County,Maine,United States,St. Joseph Church of Bideford,York, Maine, USA. Theresa est née le 4 fév 1928; est morte le 11 mars 2002 à Biddeford,,York County,Maine,United States,; a été enterrée en mars 2002 à Biddeford,,York County,Maine,United States,St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Biddeford, Maine, USA. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

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• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

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* Event:Military US Navy - WWII - Dec 1942-Jan 1946
* Note:Robert's US Navy Service via Muster Rolls
Service # 208 96 21

27 Jul 1943 -- USS Chateau Thierry -- sailing out of Bizerte, Tunisia
Rating S2c -- Seaman, 2nd Class
Enlistment Unknown
Received from NOB Bizerte Tunisia for Transportation

09 Aug 1943 -- USS Chateau Thierry -- sailing out of Mers El Kebir
Rating S2c -- Seaman, 2nd Class
Enlistment Unknown
Transferred to NOB Oran, Algeria
Transportation Completed 30 Jul 1943

28 Apr 1945 -- USS Munda
Rating GM3c -- Gunner's Mate, 3rd Class

01 Aug 1945 -- USS LCI (G) 727
Rating GM3c -- Gunner's Mate, 3rd Class
Received from RS 926 on 01 Aug 1945

01 Oct 1945 -- USS LCI (G) 727
Change from GM3c to GM2c on 16 Sep 1945

01 Oct 1945 -- USS LCI (G) 727
Rating GM2c -- Gunner's Mate, 2nd Class
1st received on board 01 Aug 1945

1946 -- USS LCI (G) 727
Rating GM2c -- Gunner's Mate, 2nd Class
Enlistment 09 Dec 1942
1st received on board 01 Aug 1945

01 Feb 1946 -- USS LCI (G) 727
Rating GM2c -- Gunner's Mate, 2nd Class
Transferred 19 Jan 1946 He had 2 Living Arbour

Robert a épousé Doris DURAND le 24 juin 1946 à Dover,,Strafford County,New Hampshire,Usa,. Doris est née en 1925 à Dover,,Strafford County,New Hampshire,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

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Décès:
Cause: Patent Foramen (blue baby)

Autres événements/attributs:

• FACT: Dover,,Strafford County,New Hampshire,Usa,
• Profession: Employee -Biddeford Police Department (30 yrs) - Desk Man , Biddeford District Court
• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

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* Event:Hobbies President of Decary Little League, where he maintained the playing field and raised funds by selling sign advertising for the outfield fence; also hosted annual Policeman's Field Day at his summer camp on Ossipee Lake for many years
* Event: Hobbies enjoyed his grandchildren, cooking, his swimming pool,and wintering in St Petersburg and Treasure Island, FL; President of Decary Little League, where he maintained the playing field and raised funds by selling sign advertising forthe outfield fence
* At the time of his death, Normand was grandfather to 4 and great-grandfather to 1.[obit]
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US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Norman L Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Aug 1927
Death Date: 18 Jun 1999
SSN: 005209474
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 24 Oct 1945
Release Date 1: 13 Jul 1946
He had 4 Living children

FACT:
To ??? Brochu

Famille/Conjoint(e): X BROCHU. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023