Arnold Lacourse

July 4, 1942- Feb. 18, 2012

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Arnold Lacourse. He was born in Port Alberni and it predeceased by his father, Peter Lacourse (June 1960) and his mother, Margaret Irene Lacourse (Nov. 1996) and brother Gilbert Braccioner (Aug. 2005).

He is survived by his sisters, Teresa (Bob), Lu (Carroll), Net (John), Margaret and brothers Harry (Joan), Henry (Billie), Tom and Joe. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Arnold lived in other places, but always came back to Cumberland. His nickname, that his little sister Teresa gave him was, “Spooky.” Arnold did many different things in his life: logging, building homes, pruning, picking and selling fruit.

When he was younger, Arnold and brothers Henry and Gil raced stock cars. Arnold’s car was called, “The Spirit.”

When he lived in Keremos, he was a member of the Elks Club and a Big Brother to a young boy. Arnold had a cat, Princess that he loved very much. For the last five years, he lived in Cumberland Lodge where he had many good friends.

A reception to celebrate Arnold’s life will be held on Saturday, February 25 at the Cumberland Legion at 1:00pm.

No flowers please. If you so wish you could make a donation, in Arnold’s name to the Cumberland Lodge or the charity of your choice.