Arnold Stygles, 65, of Orford, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2025, doing what he loved, being at the racetrack.

Arnie was born on April 11, 1960, in Concord, VT to Ray and Eudora Stygles. Arnie later attended Oxbow High School in Bradford VT and in 1975 Arnie moved in with Ralph and Liz who raised him as one of their own. In 1985 Arnie married Jody Hurlbert, they shared 47 years together before his passing.

Arnie had an intense love for racing which he spent many years doing. Arnie raced for over 30 years and when he wasn't racing, he was always helping his grandchildren or his friend Jeremy Davis working on their cars and go-karts. Arnie very much enjoyed time with his dog Jake who went everywhere with him. Arnie looked forward to hunting season every year, especially his hunting trips to Illinois and Ohio with his friends and his two sons. During the warmer months, when Arnie wasn't at the racetrack, you could find him at the golf course with his sons or grandsons. Arnie loved coaching and coached basketball for many years. Arnie loved supporting his grandchildren, you could almost always find him in the stands at one of their sporting events.

Arnie is predeceased by sisters Cheryl Clark, Susan Brann, Pammy Jones, Theresa Piper and brothers Wayne Corliss, Mike Corliss and Bruce Stygles.

Arnie is survived by his wife Jody Stygles; Children Jeremy Stygles, Tyler (Mariah) Stygles and grandchildren Colby Stygles, Gracie Stygles, Carter Stygles and Payson Stygles all who he loved so dearly. Arnie is also survived by his siblings Sandy (Butch) Manning, Ken (Coleen) Corliss, sister in-law Lynn Corliss, Mike (Wendy) Stygles, Darcy (Wayne) Stearns, Melissa (Alton) Young, Ricky Stygles, Tanya Gendron, Dawn Stygles and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday October 1st from 5-7PM at Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Woodsville NH.  A graveside service will be held at Sawyer Cemetery in Bradford VT on Thursday October 2nd at 1PM.