Michele Nicole Arsenault

Portland, ME - Michele Nicole Arsenault of Rumford, ME, was a devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter, auntie, and friend. She passed away on October 11, at the age of 48, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Michele was born in Rumford, Maine, on October 18, 1974, to Connie and Ed Dixon, Sr. She graduated from Mountain Valley High School, Class of 1993. Michele went on to complete cosmetology school as a nail technician.

Michele married Francis “Cussy'' Arsenault, Jr., and together they had two beautiful children, Damien (22) and Sydney (13). Michele’s career included customer service at Zayre’s, numerous cleaning jobs including Oxford County Mental Health, and a nail tech at Paradise Spa. Her true calling was being a mother. She was happiest with friends and family and looked forward to summers at Dummer’s Beach Campground. Michele had a way of bringing beauty and laughter to everything she was a part of whether it was playing cards, baking, shopping, or decorating for the seasons.

Michele is survived by her husband, Cussy; children, Damien and Sydney, and beloved bulldog, Bella. She is also survived by her mother, Connie Dixon; special father-figure, Donald Bacon; sister and brother in-law, Rachel and Matt Desroches; nephew and nieces, Dylan, Lindsey and Natalie; brother and sister in-law Eddie and Dawn Dixon and nephew Nathaniel; numerous extended family and special friends in Maine and Georgia.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Bethany McInnis and staff of Stephens Memorial Oncology and Maine Medical Center.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Rumford American Legion, 184 Congress Street, Rumford on Saturday October 21, from 12 pm to 4 pm. Please bring a dish for a potluck.