Obituary of Arthur Carl Berube

Arthur Carl Berube, 84 of Ballouville, CT, died suddenly, on Friday afternoon September 18, 2015 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Florence (Bazinet) Berube, they were married July 2, 1949 in Putnam, she died October 5, 1997. He was born November 7, 1930 in Chicago, IL, son of Edgar and Albina (Roberts) Berube. Arthur served with the US Navy. He had made his home in Ballouville for over 60 years, a former communicant of St. Anne’s Church. He owned and operated the Ballouville Aquarium, for 44 years, he opened the aquarium in 1971, he also operated a convenience store and a camera shop, where he hand painted photographs. He worked as a mechanic at Pratt and Whitney for 27 years and Chandler Evans. He later worked as a mechanic at Acme Cotton in Killingly. Arthur was proud to be part of five living generations of the Berube Family. He leaves his sons, Carl Berube of Ballouville; Edward Berube of Putnam; Davey Berube of Ballouville, his daughter Debra Theriaque of Danielson; a sister Marie Sullivan of Danielson; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Gail Berube in 1998. Calling Hours Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. A Prayer Service will be Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Arthur’s memory to the Deary Cancer Fund, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com