William P. ARSENAULT

Quincy, Mass. —William P. "Bucket" Arsenault, 38, of 9 Independence Ave., in Quincy, Mass., died suddenly on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at Quincy City Hospital.He was born in Boston on Feb. 6, 1967, the son of Patricia and Jack Trott. He graduated from Hull High School in Hull, Mass. He also served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1988, where he was top of his class in Signal School. He held an Associates degree in construction from Manchester Vocational and was currently attending Quincy Junior College studying computer programming /networking.He will always be remembered as being an avid softball player. Since the late 1980s, he had played for several softball teams. For two straight years he held the hitting title and in the early '90s, he was one of the top home run hitters in New Hampshire ASA Men's softball. He was also the recipient of many MVP trophies and state championship titles. He was a key player on "That Eighties Team" in Rochester that just won the state ASA C championship and will play for the national championships in Valdosta, Ga., over the Labor Day weekend.He also had many other interests, including woodworking, playing pool, darts and cards. He was great at everything he did and will be remembered for his infectious sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by all his friends and everyone who knew him.In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Linda Devine; and one brother, Robert Arsenault; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.The funeral services will be held at the Bell O'Dea Funeral Home at 376 Washington St., in Brookline, Mass. Visiting hours will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 5 and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6. A gathering at Bell O'Dea Funeral Home is set for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, and following is a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Church at 5 Linden Place in Brookline, Mass.