Arthur J. Davignon Sr., a blacksmith and horseman passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021 at his home in Poland, surrounded by family. Arthur was born in St. Gregoire, QC on October 27, 1931 to Irene (Gemme) and Lucien Davignon. He was one of nine children. He is predeceased by his Mother and Father, and siblings: Lea, Annette, Denis, Lise, Raymond, and Jean. He grew up in Brome, QC on the family farm and worked with his Father and Grandfather; here he learned the value of hard work at an early age and started to forge his passion for horses.