SOUTHBRIDGE – Arthur N. Pond, 73, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Brookside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center after a struggle with pancreatic cancer.
He leaves a half-brother, Mark Pond of North Carolina; a sister, Sharon Alexander and her husband Tom, and a nephew Herbert Groll, all of Phoenix, AZ; and his companion and caregiver, Shirley A. Ramsey of Charlton. He also leaves his beloved dog Calvin.
He was born on July 10, 1952 in Worcester to Albert N. and Phyllis L. (Ross) Pond and lived here for many years.
He served in the United States Army as a parachutist from 1970 to 1972.
Mr. Pond owned and operated the Fantastic Finish Floor Cleaning Company until his illness.
A Harley-Davidson enthusiast, he participated five times in the Hoka Hey Lakota Tribe Competition, a fund raiser that required motorcyclists to cover 48 states in only two weeks.
He was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Oxford.
Funeral services will be held privately. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster. Donations in his name may be made to the Friends of Charlton Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 322, Charlton, MA 01507.