She was born in Portland, on August 22, 1931, the daughter of Michael and Mary Foley. Arlene grew up in Portland and graduated from Cathedral High School class of 1949.
Arlene met her best friend and soul mate, Charles Atwood and in 1957 the couple was married. They lived in various towns and cities in Connecticut and Massachusetts until returning to Maine in 1974.
Arlene spent her life as a mom. She loved her family and there wasn’t anything that she wouldn’t do for them. She loved having grandchildren over and spending time with them.
She was a communicant of St. John’s Catholic Church, and a member of the Merry Meeters of Topsham. She always looked forward to taking trips with them, as traveling was something she loved to do, and I’m sure the future trips won’t be the same without her. She was an avid card player, Tuesday afternoon Dominoes’, “Chicken Tracks” and nite card playing was always a good time! She will be sadly missed by all that loved her.
Arlene is predeceased by her husband, Charles, two sisters, Bernice “ Bunny” Goody and Rita Lang, and a brother, Lawrence “Lonnie” Foley.
She is survived by a son, Thomas Atwood of Topsham, a “daughter” Shari Boyington of Brunswick; a sister, Dorothy Lightner of Jacksonville, FL; grandson, Joseph Boyington of Brunswick, granddaughter, Madison and grandson, Noah; 2 great grandchildren Kamryn and Sophia; and many nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 23 from 4:00 – 7: 00 p. m. at Demers- Desmond Funeral Home, 34 Cushing Street, Brunswick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 24 at 9:30 a.m. at All Saints Parish, St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church, Pleasant Street, Brunswick.
To share your thoughts and condolences with Arlene’s family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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