William A. Arnold Jr.
LIVERMORE FALLS – William A. Arnold Jr., 70, of Livermore Falls, passed away at his home August 9, 2021. He was born in Skowhegan January 18, 1951 and attended Portland schools. He was adopted and raised by William A. and Frances L. (Burgess) Arnold Sr.
Bill worked for the railroad for many years and then at the Jay paper mill retiring in 2017 when his second wife Marie predeceased him. He remarried in 2020 to Catherine Leighton.
He enjoyed model railroading, hunting, fishing, shooting, and going for small road trips with his family.
He is survived by his wife Kathy, two brothers: John E. Arnold and his wife Susan of Portland, Paul S. Taylor and his wife Cynthia of Windham, several step children, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his second wife Marie and his step-son Blaine McLaughlin.
Cremation cared for by Wiles Remembrance Center 308 Franklin Rd. Jay. A kind word may be left in his Book of Memories at http://www.wilesrc.com.
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