BRUNSWICK — Arlene Irene Huppe, 74, of Dionne Commons, Maurice Drive in Brunswick, passed away peacefully from a brief illness on Thursday, February 17, 2017 in Brunswick. She was born in Brunswick, on January 28, 1943, the daughter of Armand & Dorothy (Lebel) Huppe. She grew up in Brunswick and attended Brunswick High School.

Arlene held several jobs that she loved. She was employed by Health Tex, Carol Cable and Sylvania.

She had a strong love for animals, especially her cats “Snuggles” & “Ruffles”. She enjoyed movies, playing cards, puzzling and the occasional trips to the casino.

Arlene was predeceased by her parents, a sister, Nancy LeTarte and a nephew, Michael LeTarte, a brother-in-law, Elmer Edwards and a niece Joline Freed.

She is survived by a brother in-law, Raymond LeTarte of Brunswick; a sister, Monica Hickman and her husband Jack of Texas; a brother, Maurice Huppe and his wife Ann of Brunswick; a sister, Pauline Freed of Bath; a sister Annette Edwards of PA; a brother, Paul Huppe and his wife Marilyn of Auburn; a brother, Raymond Huppe and his wife Susan of FL; and her baby sister, Laraine Strobel and her husband Donald of NH; also many nieces, nephews and beloved friends.

At Arlene’s request, if anyone wishing to make a memorial donation in her name, please make those to the Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, Maine 04011

A private graveside service for Arlene’s family will be held in the spring.

To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.