Born to and predeceased by Arthur and Jean Mansfield of New Haven. Art is also predeceased by his wife of nearly 46 years Jo-Anne D. Hill Mansfield, his brother Scott Mansfield, as well as his sisters Pamela and Martha Mansfield.
Art migrated to Ledyard in the 70’s with his wife Dale after marrying on March 2nd, 1973. Art was a devoted Father, Uncle and Papa to Rebecca and her partner Molli “Max” Thurlow, Roxanne and her husband Matthew, Adam, Arianna, Katie, and Shea. Additionally, Art is survived by four sisters and a brother.
Art worked at Electric Boat for 49 years and retiring officially from his role as a Receiving Inspector on May 6th, 2022. He was well known by his peers to be able to outwork colleagues half his age and perfectly master the “EB Shuffle”. Prior to his career at Electric Boat, Art served in the United States Navy on board the USS Barney and served in the National Guard Reserves.
Prior to having children, Art and his wife Dale were competitive bowlers and active members of a few local leagues. After a long night of bowling, the team would frequent a local Howard Johnsons restaurant and he always ordered the banana split. A treat he spoke of often to all those around him, in later years it would be replaced by a Dairy Queen blizzard.
Once they started a family, Art became heavily involved with his children’s activities while they were growing up. As a board member of the Ledyard Girls Softball League, he helped coach countless teams and maintain the grounds for all softball fields during the many weekend tournaments held in Ledyard. He also coached baseball with his son’s team and traveled with all teams accordingly. Additionally, he is an avid Disney fan and as such has maintained a healthy love of “Goofy” in his roles as Uncle and Papa to his beloved nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
He is an avid supporter of sports of all seasons. A Boston Red Sox fan, a Connecticut Sun Season ticket holder, UCONN basketball fan, Boston Celtics fan, New York Giants fan, and a PGA fan. He was an avid golfer himself, attending the PGA Travelers Tournament annually and as a member of the Stonington Country Club.
Art was a devout member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church serving as a member of the Knights of Columbus and as an usher at mass. He could often be found deeply praying in the back of the church during the Saturday vigil mass.
Our family invites all to join us at the Fulton Theroux Funeral Home 181 Ocean Ave in New London on Sunday evening from 3-7 pm. There will be a mass of Christian burial celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church at 11 am on Monday followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in New London.
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