Tuesday, July 18, 2017 5:59 am

LEBANON - Arthur I. Badger Jr. (Butch), a lifelong resident of Lebanon, went to be with the Lord at the age of 69 surrounded by family on Thursday, July 13, 2017, after a brief struggle with cancer.
He worked as a metal finisher at J & E Specialty, in Dover, N.H., directly out of high school, retiring March of 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara; his sons Scott/Annette, Stephen/Tammy, and Arthur III/Stacey; his five grandchildren Tiffany, Shayleigh, Justin, Bradley and Brian. Survived also by his mother Jeanette, and siblings Elaine, Mark/Debbie, Jeff/Jeanne, Kevin/Charlene and Michael/Mellissa, along with many nieces and nephews, and his loyal dog Bailey. He was predeceased by his father, Arthur Sr. and his brother in-law Henry St. Laurent.
Arthur loved the outdoors and spent much of his time hunting, fishing and camping.
The family would like to thank all the wonderful care he received from the Oncology Unit and the nurses on the Second Floor, West Wing at Frisbie Memorial Hospital, and also the Hyder House Hospice House in Dover.