Arthur Dean O'Neill, Sr.

Arthur Dean O'Neill, Sr.,40, of Norton, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 2, 2014. Born in Floresville, Texas on October 21, 1973, he was the son of Denise (Frerichs) O'Neill and the late Clifton Dean O'Neill. Mr. O'Neill was a graduate of Attleboro High School, Class of 1992. Arthur was employed at Patterson Oil Co. in Texas as a driller for ten years. Family was very important to Mr. O'Neill, and his children meant the world to him. In addition to his mother; Arthur is survived by his two beloved children: Kaelan D. O'Neill and Arthur Dean O'Neill, Jr. of Norton; two step-children: Cheyenne and James Themis of Texas; his aunt: Shireen Cartmill of Texas; two cousins: Cassie Cartmill of Texas and Washington, DC; and Jeffrey Cartmill of Texas. He also leaves behind his furry friend, a five-year old Boxer named "Mama". He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Alvin F. and Rita (Alford) Frerichs. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 4:00 PM in the Good News Bible Chapel, 235 West Street, Attleboro, MA. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to join Mr. O'Neill's family for a continued time of fellowship, refreshment and continuation of the celebration of his life in the chapel immediately following services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mr. O'Neill's memory to the Norton Animal Shelter, 84 Hill Street, Norton, MA 02766, where his two children volunteered. Memorial donations may also be made in his memory to World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063 or visit www.worldvision.org . For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200