Anthony Francis Arnold

October 19, 1937 - February 12, 2022

Anthony Francis Arnold (Tony). a resident of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born October 19, 1937 in London, England. Tony was preceded in death by his parents Maurice A. Arnold and Cecilia Pert Arnold; and his beloved sister, Mary Arnold James (Terry). Tony was educated in public schools Newels and Brentwood; he graduated from Sir John Cass College, University of London with a PhD in Electrochemistry. He married Shirley BC Arnold in Watford, England 53 years ago. After immigrating to the United States, Tony worked in research for industry. For his work he received 16 U.S. patents and one international patent. After retiring, he taught chemistry, first at Vassar College and then at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). He retired from teaching and began assisting pre-school children with their English and reading to the blind at FGCU, PBS radio. He is survived by his wife, Shirley BC Arnold; children, Catherine FA DeShetler (John) and Keith AA Arnold. He had five grandchildren, Lauren F. Crafton, David K. Crafton, Robert W. Crafton, Morgan DeShetler Adams (Ian), Daniel F. DeShetler (Jovanalee); and great grandson, Theodore S. DeShetler. A visitation and time to share will be Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 12 PM – 2 PM located at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newman Funeral Home, PA. 106 Shamrock Rd. Chester, MD 21619 followed by his internment at Stevensville Cemetery, Stevensville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greystone Programs 700 South Drive Suite 203, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 or FGCU Radio PBS, 10510 Florida Gulf Coast University Blvd., South Fort. Myers, FL 33965. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned Since 1978.