Marlborough – Arthur D. Bastien, 89, of Marlborough died Saturday, March 22, 2014 while visiting Cape Cod. He was the husband of Marie A. (Perini) Bastien for the past 60 years.
He was born in Williamstown, the son of the late Arthur D. and Ethel (Cheney) Bastien. He was a graduate of Williamstown High School, class of 1943. Following graduation, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps serving his country from 1943-1946 and was a World War II veteran. He was recalled during the Korean War and served from 1951-1952 and was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant.
After his discharge, he attended Northeastern University and later graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in Business Management. He was a graduate of the Waltham Watch Making School and the Gemological Institute of America in New York.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and an avid golfer and Boston sports fan. He was a founding member of the Williamstown Theater and was active in the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce. He loved the Cape and had a home in Provincetown for many years. He enjoyed travelling with the love of his life Marie, taking her to Europe twice a year for several decades.
He was strong willed, keenly intelligent, pensive and had a heart of gold. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and the ability to spot a great deal. Arthur was truly devoted to his wife, daughters, and grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he leaves five daughters, Michelle M. Stevens and her husband John of Winston Salem, N.C., Adrienne A. MacDonald and her husband Craig of Marlborough, Suzanne E. Valente and her partner Scott Peterson of Northborough, Jeanne M. Dieterly of Shrewsbury and her husband David, and Christine M. Bastien of Marlborough; a sister, Clare Corbett of Concord; eight grandchildren, Sean, Melissa, Rebecca, Chris, Ryan, Matthew, D.J., and Samantha; and three great-grandchildren, Elliot, Violet and Oliver. He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Rand of California.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 27, at 11 a.m., in Immaculate Conception Church, Prospect Street. Burial with military honors will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 26, from 5 – 8 p.m., in the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home, 378 Lincoln St., Marlborough.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org.
All are invited to sign Arthur's online guestbook at www.CollinsFuneral.com.
