James William "Bill" Arnold

Bill Arnold of Petawawa, beloved husband of 70 years to Marie Arnold (nee Woermke). Father of Chuck Arnold (Faye); Cathy McCabe (David Murphy) and Donna Forget. Papa to Aaron Arnold (Stephanie), Natasha Muller, James McCabe (Amanda), Amy Ingram, Nick Arnold (Melissa), Chris McCabe (Meg), and Sheena Forget Mask (Arthur). Papa to 16 beloved great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Son of the late John Charles ‘Charlie” Arnold and Lillian Margaret Arnold (nee Morgan). Bill will be greatly-missed by his by family, extended family and many friends.

Bill proudly served in the Canadian military and was a proud veteran. Throughout his distinguished military career, he held numerous roles and had many experiences.

Visitation will be held at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Sunday, November 15th, 2026 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion are invited to gather for a Legion Service starting at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at St. George’s Chapel, 9 Festubert Blvd., Petawawa on Monday, November 16th, 2026 at 11 a.m. Interment in All Saint’s Anglican Cemetery, Petawawa. Luncheon to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 517. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Pembroke Regional Hospital or the Petawawa Legion (Branch 517).  Funeral arrangements entrusted to Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home.