Deacon Arthur Kingsmill, 81

Deacon Arthur “Art” George Kingsmill died July 22, at age 81. 

Deacon Kingsmill was ordained as a permanent deacon in 2001 and served at St. Francis Xavier Church in Metairie. He also was a member of several national and local charity organizations.

Deacon Kingsmill is survived by his children Kathleen Kingsmill Olsen (Skip) and Arthur G. Kingsmill Jr. (Katherine); grandchildren Dustin, Anna-Kennon, Kate McGee Kingsmill, Chelsea Kingsmill Kebrdle, Erin R. and Sean Michael Olsen; great-grandson William Patrick Olsen; and sister Marilyn Shaak (Nathan).

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Martha “Jane” Kingsmill; granddaughter Maire Caitlin Olsen and sister Isabel Nalty. 

Archbishop Gregory Aymond celebrated a Memorial Mass July 28 at St. Francis Xavier Church. He was buried in Metairie Cemetery.