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Arlene F. Calder, 79
Marlborough - Arlene F. (Mordsfeld) Calder, 79, of Marlborough, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Coleman House Skilled Nursing Facility, Northborough, MA. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ethel (Wolfe) Mordsfeld and the wife of the late James R. Calder, who died in 2002.
A graduate of Colonie High School, Colonie, NY, Arlene was employed for many years at the Center for Better Living in Marlborough before working in the office of Dr. Abraham Hurwitz from which she retired in 1989. She had previously been employed at Stop & Shop. Her outgoing personality and endless sense of humor left a smile with everyone she met. Her generous and selfless nature was reflected in her volunteer activities. She spent much of her life giving to those in need, whether it was through her church, or local food pantries, most recently the Hudson Community Food Pantry. She brought joy to others and found joy in spending time with her large immediate family, her church friends and community, camping, and parades, especially the Marlborough Labor Day Parade.
She is survived by her sons, Kenneth J. Calder and his wife Brenda of Marlborough, Scott M. Calder and his wife Pamela of Bellingham and Daniel P. Calder and his wife Mary of Frankfort, NY, her sisters, Mavis Saddlemire of Colonie, NY and Lois Tammany and her husband Brian of Chandler, AZ, 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, June 19 from 4-7 pm at the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough, MA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at 10:00 am at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 537 Bolton St., Marlborough. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hudson Community Food Pantry or a non perishable food item may be brought to the visiting hours or the service.
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Scott, Danny & Kenny,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was awesome and will live on forever in the minds and hearts of us "kids" in the Russell St. neighborhood. We were never able to get anything past her...her stern but loving voice was always pointing us in the right direction. Probably the greatest thing I will remember her for is organizing the neighborhood to attend VBS at your church in Westboro every summer. I will always hear her voice when I see a grape arbor ("don't hang on the grape arbor!")
Love you all,
Vicki
Vicki Poore
June 21, 2017
Ken and family,
We're so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She is in our thoughts and prayers, as our all of you.
Love,
Lindsey and Chris Cusson
Chris Cusson
June 21, 2017
Ken, Scott and Dan -
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. What I remember most about your mom was her great smile and laugh. She always made me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the passing of this wonderful great lady.
Linda Matthews.
June 20, 2017
Ken and Family,
My condolences.
Bob Landry
June 20, 2017
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your mother.
David Tabor
Friend
June 19, 2017
Love and prayers for the Calder family.
Jacob and Telana Fairchild
Friend
June 18, 2017
For 54 of my 55 years I tore open a birthday card from Aunt Arlene. Her loopy cursive brought news of my cousins, and then also their kids and grandkids; the graduations, weddings, babies, the vacations and illnesses and recoveries, all the challenge and delight of their lives.
She must have spent a good part of her every day sitting down to pay attention to her loved ones, making connections, reaching out. As much as she enjoyed conversation dad called her Gabby, she called him Baldy it was Aunt Arlene's actions that spoke most eloquently. With a whoop of humor or a cluck of sympathy, she accepted, and shared.
Arlene was a light in the window, for sure. As long as anyone who stood in the glow of her smile still breathes, she will continue to shine.
With love and deepest sympathy for your loss,
Lori and Darryl
Lori Calder
June 18, 2017
KEN AND ALL,SO SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS,SHE AND YOUR FATHER R TOGETHER AGAIN,
DANIEL AND CHERYL MULLEN
June 17, 2017
Ken and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I hadn't seen her in recent years but I will always remember her great sense of humor and outgoing personality. I'm sorry she was unable to be at the 60th. reunion, I'm sure she would have enjoyed it. May she rest in peace.
Sandy Vigars
Sandy (DeVoe) Vigars
June 17, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you.
Grace Sheldon Lyons
June 17, 2017
I didn't know Arlene that well, but when I met her I knew she had the sweetest personality!! I met her the day my grandbaby, her great-grandbaby was born!! She was so excited and just beaming with excitement! God has gained an angel!!
Lynn Foss
June 17, 2017
June 16, 2017
The last few years when Arlene and I visited, we just shared our memories of the neighborhood, our children and families. It was a good life and I am so glad she was part of my life and part of the lives of my children while they were growing up.
We are all blessed knowing her.
Boys you made your mom so proud.
Deepest Sympathy
Linda Rennie
Linda Rennie
Neighbor
June 16, 2017
I am so happy for Aunt Arlene because I am sure of where she is, but she will greatly missed by the hearts she touched. Keeping my cousins in prayer, Chris
Chris Calder
Family
June 15, 2017
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