Robert S Arquette

Robert S. Arquette, 76, of the O'Neil Road, Beekmantown, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at the home of his son in Duanesburg, New York. He was born in Plattsburgh, New York, on March 10, 1938, the son of John and Viola (Seguare) Arquette. Robert had been employed as a heavy equipment operator and construction worker for many years before becoming self-employed as a sawyer, cutting and selling firewood. Robert played in bands for many years, and played numerous musical instruments. Robert was pre-deceased by his parents; his wife Shirley (Hemingway) Arquette, whom he married in 1958 and passed away in 2000; his companion, Ruth Dixon, who passed away in 2013; and his sisters, Mrs. Louise M. Sorrell and Mrs Rose Eldred. Robert is survived by a sister, Ruth Stone of West Chazy; three sons, Steven R. Arquette of Mooers Forks, Raymond (Tammy) Arquette of Duanesburg, and Dennis (Amy) Arquette of Morrisonville; two daughters, Nancy (William) Rogoza of Granville, and Sandra (Daniel) Woodrow of Averill Park; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Jed. A graveside service and interment will be celebrated Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Chazy. Friends wishing may make donations to the Beekmantown Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Inc. 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 (518) 561-3980. Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.