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Donald Arbour Obituary

Donald K. Arbour, Sr., 90, of Watson, Louisiana went to heaven to meet our Lord and Savior on January 10, 2014. He was born in Baton Rouge to the late Clarence and Ida May Arbour on August 18, 1923. Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Ida Lee Thames Arbour. He was also preceded in death by seven sisters and three brothers, all of Baton Rouge. He is survived by two sons, Donald K. Arbour, Jr., and his wife, Vicki Hancock Arbour; and Barry C. Arbour and his wife, Michele Malone Arbour. He had four grandchildren: Donna Lane and husband Chad, Vince Arbour and wife Kristy, April and Alison Arbour. Four great-grandchildren: Taylor and Chase Lane and Victoria and Garrett Arbour. He was also survived by extended family members, I.B. and Betty Thames, of Pineville; Juanita Cowart, Beverely and Henrietta Thames, all of Watson, numerous nieces and nephews. Donald was a World War II Veteran and a retiree of Ideal Cement Company. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Monday, January 13, 2014 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Visitation on Tuesday will be at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church beginning at 9:15am. Fr. Michael Moroney will celebrate a mass of Christian burial at 10:00am. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He will be truly missed by all, but is now reunited with his wife and with The Lord above. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, 2014.
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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Miss CC

January 24, 2014

Thank You Sir

Miss CC

January 24, 2014

He was the kindest and sweetest gentleman. I enjoyed visits with him and Mrs Ida Lee in the years past. He will be missed by all.

Marilyn Sibley

January 14, 2014

Barry, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Mark and Debbie Stevens

January 13, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and the family.

January 13, 2014

Our prayers are with the family. May God give you peace and comfort .

Deacon Robert & Carla Kusch

January 12, 2014

I remember Mr. Donald and Mrs. Ida Lee from years back. Prayers to the family.

Cindy Hebert

January 12, 2014

me and mr. arbour use to go rabbit hunting together

Greg Gobert

January 12, 2014

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