20 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, June 10, 2022
COMMUNITY OBITUARIES The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows). Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).
DEATHS Arsenault, Sr. Jeanne a Sister of St. Chretienne Cadrin, Marguerite of Grafton Cruz Valdez, Raul of Marlborough and Guatemala Donovan, Rose of Westborough Fagan, Judith of Grafton Foto, Christie of Grafton Gilchrist, Charles of North Grafton Leonard III, Chester of Northborough Martin, Camille of Shrewsbury Quigley, William of Grafton Randall Jr., George of Shrewsbury Rourke, Matthew of Tewksbury/ Grafton Turner, Charles of Shrewsbury Zaia, Joseph of Shrewsbury
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Raul A. Cruz Valdez, 57 MARLBOROUGH/ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA - The world lost an amazing human on May 29, 2022. Raul Armando Cruz Valdez, the beloved husband of Kerry Donovan de Cruz, lost a valiant fight with cancer. Throughout his life journey, Raul was loved by so many. He lifted up others in a humble manner with a generous heart and spirit. Born in Morales Guatemala on December 14, 1964 to Raul Cruz (predeceased) and Maria Valdez Cruz, he is survived by his mother, his sister, Ingrid, her husband Carlos Cano, and their son Rodrigo, sister Ileana, her husband Mario Carrera, and their children Juan Jose and Daniela, and his brothers, Renoldo and Fernando Cruz
Valdez. Raul was a lover of life. He loved Kerry, his family, animals, and nature. Raul and Kerry shared a deep spiritual connection that will transcend time and space. He was a hard worker not afraid to get his hands dirty. His life was one dedicated to the service of others. For over 20 years, he welcomed and hosted people from around the world at his hostel, A Place to Stay in Antigua Guatemala. He had a way of lifting others up. Whether it was supporting a friend or neighbor, helping a homeless person, or helping stray animals, he went above and beyond in all he did. One of Raul’s favorite things to do was sit in his hammock with his cats. Raul held a Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering and was fluent in several languages. He placed a very high value on education and its ability to transform his life and the lives of others. In the spirit of service and education, the Raul Cruz Valdez Scholarship
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Sr. Jeanne Arsenault, 85 Feb. 7, 1937 - May 26, 2022 MARLBOROUGH - Sr. Jeanne Arsenault was originally from Mexico, Maine, the daughter of Andrew and Alma (Quirion) Arsenault. She was the fourth of five children in this close-knit loving family. The Arsenaults were devout Catholics, and Jeanne attended St. Theresa’s Parochial School with the Sisters of St. Chretienne as her teachers. Quite young, she realized she wanted to be a Sister like them. Her high school years were spent at St. Chretienne Academy in Salem MA in the Juniorate program for girls considering a vocation with the Sisters. After graduating, Jeanne entered the Novitiate in Giffard, Quebec, pronouncing her first vows on August 15, 1955. For the next 35 years, Jeanne taught children in the primary grades of parish schools in Amesbury and Salem MA, and then back in Mexico and Rumford. She was tiny in stature but full of love for her students. She loved to speak to them about Jesus and to prepare them for their First Communion. She also instilled in them her love of music. She had learned to play the guitar and the autoharp. In 1991, the Sisters reluc-
tantly left St. John’s School in Rumford due to aging and lack of vocations. Two years later as Jeanne’s parents were also aging and her elderly Aunt Jackie was in need of care, Jeanne was missioned to help them. This became a precious time for her. She took a course to become a “Helping Hands PCA/Homemaker.” She joined the choir at St. Theresa’s and was a Eucharistic minister for homebound parishioners. She also became a Hospice volunteer. Her love of music led Jeanne to join the chorus of RAAPA (Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts). Whenever she spoke of this experience, Jeanne literally glowed. In 1999, after her dad died, Jeanne came to live in the Sisters’ retirement community in Marlboro MA. There she served as a nurse’s aide and went to the Sisters’ preschool to teach music to the little ones. She became known as “singing Sister Jeanne” with her mysterious autoharp adding to her charm. Jeanne would also lead a monthly Communion service for the residents of the local nursing home. In conjunction with the Activity Director at the Sisters’ residence, Jeanne started a bell choir. Their concerts were cherished events as Jeanne excelled at directing and bringing out the best in her group’s abilities. Sr. Jeanne was very spiritual and loved participating in the Sisters’ Bible study group. She was so tiny, but had such a large spirit, and an unending kindness and attentiveness to the needs of those around her. Sr. Jeanne moved to the Obituaries | 21
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