Arthur L. Coulombe

Chicopee / West Warren - Arthur L. Coulombe, 84, of Chicopee and formerly of West Warren, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Bear Mountain at West Springfield.

He leaves his daughters, Cathleen Tuttle and her husband Daniel of Ware and Jacqueline Beliveau; four grandchildren, Joshua Riberdy and his partner Aiden Walton, Chantal Beliveau, Trevor Yates-Beliveau and his husband Ryan, and Thomas Riberdy and his fiancé Destiny Perez; two great-grandchildren, Talia and Valerie Riberdy; his brothers-in-law, Raymond Breton and his wife Dee, Dennis Breton, and John Pyzik; his long-time best friends, Dick and Joanne Navin, as well as his special canine companion, his rat terrier, Shadow.  He was predeceased by his wife, Simone (Breton) Coulombe.  He was born in Springfield, son of the late Herman and Eva (Lenue) Coulombe.

Arthur graduated from Ware High School, where he was a star football player and held many athletic records.  He worked as a sales representative for F & D Tool Company in Three Rivers for over 30 years. 

Arthur and Simone would enjoy traveling throughout New England to see the different lighthouses along the sea coast.  Nubble Lighthouse in Cape Neddick in York, Maine was one of their favorite visits.  Arthur loved his large family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, where they affectionately referred to him as Grumpy Grampie. 

Calling hours for Arthur will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 4 to 6pm in the Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St., in Ware.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ware High Booster Club, 237 West St., Ware, MA 01082.

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