Arthur Daniels

Arthur Daniels, 88, of Keene, NH, passed in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on Tuesday June 13, 2023, following a brief period of declining health. He was born on March 17, 1935, in Keene, to the late William and Gladys (Colburn) Daniels.

Arthur worked at NG Gurnsey for many years before they closed, which led him to retire in 1996.

Once retired Arthur moved to North Carolina then to Florida, before later returning back Keene. He was the type of man who could go anywhere and make friends, he loved to socialize. One of his favorite things to do was meet the boys at McDonald’s every morning for coffee.

In his younger years he enjoyed fishing, and later in life really enjoyed bike rides. His favorite treats were chocolate ice cream and date filled cookies, especially the ones his daughter Lisa made. Arthur was a big animal lover and made many donation contributes to various charities.

He was survived by his wife Ruth (Case) Daniels of Keene; daughter Lisa Alex and her spouse Don of Keene; son Michael Daniels of Keene; step-sons Ralph Johnson Jr. and his wife Teah of Swanzey, and Eric Johnson Sr. of Kentucky; grandchildren Emily (Alex) Bowers and her husband Elijah of Keene, Jason Alex and his significant other Amy Mulherin of Hinsdale, Sarah Alex of Keene, Kurt Daniels of Keene, Carl Johnson III of Kentucky, and Eric Johnson Jr. of Kentucky; as well as a lot of extended family including brother-in-law’s, sister-in-law’s, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Arthur was predeceased by his first wife Janice (Cassin) Daniels, sister Carol Daniels, his father William Daniels, his mother Gladys (Colburn) Daniels, his in-laws Francis and Yvonne Cassin, and mother in-law Genevieve Case.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Arthur’s stepson Eric Johnson for being his caregiver after his health started to decline, allowing him the ability to pass peacefully at home with family just as he wanted.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday June 21st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Fletcher Funeral Home, located at 33 Marlboro St. Keene, NH, with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm. Friends and family are invited to stay after the service for a reception at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately at Mountain View Cemetery in Swanzey, NH.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 W. Swanzey Rd. Swanzey, NH 03446.