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- Neil L. Arnold of Fort Myers, FL entered peacefully into rest at the age of 93, Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born in Ransomville, NY on November 3, 1926. Beloved husband of the late Patricia; dear father of Lynn Arnold, Katherine (Rev. Dr. James) Stevens, and Jane (Terry) Ford; grandfather of eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his siblings and spouses Melva (Edgar) Beecher (Kirby) Craft, Elwin (Mattie) Arnold, and June (Charles) Champlain. On September 4, 2014 Neil and Patricia celebrated 62 years of marriage. Neil was a minister for 40 years in the Western New York Conference of the United Methodist Church, faithfully serving the Belmont/Phillips Creek, Hume/Fillmore, Perry, Newfane, Walworth/West Walworth, East Rochester and Clarence Center United Methodist Churches. After retirement to Burt, NY, Neil and Pat moved to Fort Myers and enjoyed living in the Shell Point Retirement Community.
A memorial service at the Newfane United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., 2699 North Main Street, Newfane, NY. Interment will be in the Somerset Cemetery, Barker, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or Faith United Methodist Church, 15690 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908, would be appreciated by the family.
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