Arthur "Art" Breault

Arthur "Art" Raymond Breault, of Lebanon, CT, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. He most loved golf, traveling, laughing at his own jokes and spending time with his family and friends. Even in illness, he continued to enjoy life. Art was an inspiration to others over the years with his positive attitude and sense of humor. Art was born on November 20, 1949 in Willimantic, CT. He began his life-long love of education at the Willimantic YMCA teaching swimming and managing the summer day camp. He received his bachelor's degree from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1971 and within the same year he started his 24 year teaching career at Tolland Middle School. Over the years, he received his Masters Degree, his Sixth-Year Degree in Educational Administration and his Superintendent's Certificate from the University of Connecticut. In September 1995, Art took the position of Assistant Principal at Parish Hill High School. A great honor was when the graduating class of 1997 asked Art to be their commencement speaker. In July of 1997, he became the Principal of the school. Art's ultimate career goal was to become a superintendent of schools. He achieved his goal and completed his career by serving in this capacity for the town of Ashford, CT. Art was always highly respected and loved by faculty, staff and students. Art served several terms on the board of education in Windham, CT, including service as Vice-Chair. He pursued his love of coaching over the years at Tolland Middle School, Willimantic YMCA, and Windham Youth Organization. Art always recognized that he learned from his students and this was part of his style and how he made a difference. One of his most famous quotes amongst his colleagues, students and friends was "Are we having fun yet?" He clearly did throughout his career and life. Art was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Mary Breault of Willimantic and he is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Lynda (Chesmer) Breault, son and daughter- in-law, Neil and Amy Breault of Worcester, MA; daughter and son-in-law Andrea and Doug Moshier of Barrington, RI; one grandson Calvin Moshier; sister Debra Breault of Willimantic; his Aunt Leona Pizzitola and her family of Amston; parents-in-law, David and Dorothy Chesmer of Lebanon; brother-in-law and his wife, Robin and Kathryn Chesmer of Lebanon; sister-in-law and her husband, Patricia and James McMahon of Mansfield and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank Dr. Dinesh Kapur and the staff at The William W. Backus Hospital, section A2, and Hospice VNA East, Mansfield. Their kindness and support was invaluable during this time. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life ceremony that will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Graywall Farms, 49 Chappell Rd, Lebanon, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in the name of Arthur Breault, to The ECHO Cancer Foundation, 330 Washington St, Suite 220, Norwich, CT 06360 or Hospice of Eastern CT, 24 Ledgebrook Dr., Mansfield, CT 06250. The Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic assisted with arrangements. Please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com for online memorial guest book.