Arthur Edouard Audette, Jr., 80, of Ellenton, FL, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the Tidewell Hospice House in Lakewood Ranch, FL.  Born on September 25, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts to the proud parents of Arthur E. Audette Sr & Evelyn Robetaile Audette, Arthur was a former truck driver, mechanic, manager of several service stations and a Golf Attendant.  He attended and was a graduate of Diman High School, Class of '59.  He married his beloved wife, Sharon L. Santos Clarke on July 26, 1977 in Swansea, MA.  His favorite activities were golf, bowling, playing cards and reading.  Arthur was a Veteran and he proudly served with the United States Marine Corps.

Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Sharon Santos Clarke Audette; his four children: Gary Clarke (Holly Miller) of Sarasota, FL; Jennifer Williams (Paul) of Bradenton, FL; Vanessa Powell of Kinston, AL and Arthur III (Tiffany) of Opp, AL; his Grandchildren: Ashlee Renee Pawelczyk, Zachary Clarke, Benjamin Williams, Daryl Powell and Lee, Egan & Marissa Audette; his Siblings: Theresa Carroll, Alice Correira, Rene (Carol), Henri (Patricia), Blanche (Michael) Panell, Roger (Tom Wells), Juliette (Scott Garant) Pacheco, Paula Desmarais, Evelyn (Tom) Troia; sister-in-law, Donna (Bill) Rioux; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his brothers: Richard, Robert and Normand.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date.