LEWISTON — Arline L. Small, 92, of Lisbon Falls peacefully passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at CMMC in Lewiston. She was born on August 11, 1923 in Bowdoin, daughter of the late Edward and Huldah (Harris) McIver. She grew up locally and attended area schools graduating from Brunswick High School.

She met and married Joseph Small on January 12, 1949 when they started a family together. Arline’s work career included BIW during WWII, Rosenberg’s Dept. Store, and Raytheon. Her favorite job was babysitting family member’s children for many years. She was a member of the Lisbon Falls United Methodist Church.

Arline will always be remembered for her love of spending quality time with her family and caring for them when needed. She also loved to dance, play cards and different games. It is said that her home had a “revolving” door. People were always welcome and felt comfortable to spontaneously visit. Home cooked food was never lacking. She was the glue that kept her family bonded and will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her two children, George Garland and his wife Elsie of Sun Lakes, AZ and Lois Dziergowski and her husband Ed of Londonderry, NH; a sister, Eva Kacsmar and her husband Frank of Lisbon Falls; a sister-in-law, Ginny McIver of Bowdoin and a brother-in-law, Joe Ouellette of Shaker Heights, OH. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Candace Chopra and her husband Mandy; Patricia, Pamela and Paul Garland; four great-grandchildren, Joseph, Elizabeth, Grace and Julia Chopra along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph Small in 2004; five brothers, Herbert, James, Russell, Leon and Ivan McIver; two sisters-in-law, Doris Horan along with her husband Ernest and Violet Ouellette.

Visiting hours will be held from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Crosman. A celebration of her life will be take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 11am at the Lisbon Falls United Methodist Church followed by 2pm committal prayers at West Bowdoin Cemetery. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Arline’s memory to: Lisbon Falls United Methodist Church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 or The American Heart Association, Maine Chapter 51, US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.

Condolences may be shared with Arline’s family at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.