Joseph Earnest (Ernie) Arsenault, a lifelong Standardbred industry participant, passed away on Friday, March 17 at the age of 71.
Originally from PEI, Arsenault and his family travelled all across Canada racing horses. Ernie was the reinsman in the training cart as well as the race bike, and he also did all the blacksmith work. He retired in Summerside, where he resided at the time of passing. He was always a huge fan of harness racing, watching from Red Shores Summerside and Charlottetown.
Survived by wife Millie, brothers Erskine (Betty), Glen (Glenda), Kevin (Mary Anne) and sister Vicky; children Mike, Paul (Brenda) Lori (Darren) Andy (Teresa) and Angie; grandchildren Thomas, Alysha, Melanie, Austin, Ryan, Emileen and Carter. He will be missed and forever loved.
There will be no public service.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Ernie Arsenault.
Ernie and Millie were great
Ernie and Millie were great friends in BC. They raised 5 great kids. Sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. My condolences to the family.
To Millie and family, please
To Millie and family, please accept our deepest condolences, and know that our prayers are with you.I have great memories of Ernie at Normwood Acres. He taught me how to care for horses and instilled in me a great love for Standardbred Racing. He now rests along with Flo Rivest, and Keith Munro.
So sad to hear of another
So sad to hear of another devoted horseman passing. Known Ernie and family most of my life RIP Ernie.
Sad to hear of Ernie's
Sad to hear of Ernie's Passing. I remember Ernie and Family from SUDBURY ONT. To work for Hughie Macissac in Blessard Valley, training shoeing and working at mine. He then was hired by the owner of Sudbury Downs, trained, was a big part of the operation there. Driving horses, training horses...I was just a young man and he such a great help to me and all to youngsters around back then. RIP OLD FELLOW and my condolences to Family He will be SADLY MISSED
RIP Ernie, my condolences to
RIP Ernie, my condolences to all the family.
Sending our thoughts and
Sending our thoughts and prayers from the Byrne Family. RIP