Arthur Desrosiers, Jr

Franklin, NH Arthur A. Desrosiers, Jr., 79, of Franklin, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on May 20, 2012. He was born in New Milford, CT on April 17, 1933 the son of Arthur and Nell (Ziolkowski) Desrosiers, Sr. Arthur resided in Franklin since 1962. During the Korean War, he served in the US Navy. Mr. Desrosiers was employed at Polyclad Laminates in Franklin as a welder and maintenance mechanic for many years. Following retirement, he purchased a summer home in Newfoundland, Canada and enjoyed many summers fishing the Atlantic Ocean and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Franklin VFW Post 1698 and the Franklin Lodge of Elks. Arthur was an avid fisherman and hunter. Family members include his wife of 56 years, Margaret (Sturge) Desrosiers of Franklin, son, Arthur A. Desrosiers III and his wife Carolyn of Alexandria, daughter Debbie Taylor and husband Stephen of Hill, stepson Brian Banfield of Newfoundland, grandchildren: Adam and Ryan Desrosiers, & Benjamin and Mike Jones, great grandchildren: Amara and Reese Desrosiers, and Elijah Jones, brother: Rodney Desrosiers of Stratford, CT, sister, Lynda Desrosiers of Shelton, CT, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at NH Veterans Cemetery, Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, on Wednesday, May 23rd at 12 noon. There are no calling hours. Donations in memory of Mr. Desrosiers may be made to The Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Office of Development Hinman 7070, Dartmouth-Hitchcock. One Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756-0001. Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin is assisting with arrangements. For an online guestbook, please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com