Arlene Stone Obituary

Arlene (McCoy) Stone went to heaven on Friday, September 24th surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 11, 1923 in Danbury to Frank and Bessie (Keenan) McCoy. Arlene attended St. Peter School, Danbury High School (1941) and Danbury Teacher's College (WCSU 1944). She was proudly a school teacher for over thirty years, teaching at South School in Watertown, and both New Street School and South Street School in Danbury. Arlene cherished her time teaching and was exceptionally proud to have taught multiple generations of the same family. Upon retiring from classroom teaching in 1982, Arlene did what she loved best -- spend time with her grandchildren. Continuing to share her love of learning, Arlene taught religious education at Saint Marguerite Church in Brookfield. Besides her parents, Arlene is predeceased by her husband, Philip Stone, brothers, Francis (Bud) and Leo McCoy; sister-in-law, Jennie McCoy; nephew, Francis (Mac) McCoy; and several close friends. She will be sadly missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Evelynne and Paul-Alex Adams; her sister-in-law, Esther McCoy; her nephews, Leo McCoy Jr., James (Debra) McCoy, William McCoy, Patrick (Amy) McCoy; her grandchildren, Vickiann Adams, Philip and Melissa Adams, John and Jessica Adams; her two great-grandsons Sean and Zachary Adams; Rachel Lebetkin, James Willett and Priscilla Lewis; several grand nieces and grand nephews and her beloved pets, Molly, Scooby and the cats. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 30th at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Wednesday between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit www.CornellMemorial.com.

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Published by The News-Times on Sep. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Arlene Stone

14 Entries

October 4, 2010

Diane Coutinho

September 29, 2010

Phil, Melissa, Evelynne and Family, May God Bless you in this difficult time may Arnie rest in peace. You now have an Angel watching over you.
Love, Dan & Diane Coutinho

September 27, 2010

Dear Evelynne and Paul and family,
Your Mom was one of the sweetest ladies. She was a great neighbor and you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Ed and Linda Wixted

Cindy Flanagan

September 27, 2010

Dear Ev,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Firmino Rodrigues

September 27, 2010

Mrs Stone was my 3rd grade teacher at South Street School in 1969 and I remember her fondly. My condolences to the entire family

Elaine Lagarto

September 27, 2010

Dear Evi and family,

Your mom left her mark on many lives, but none more so than on the life of you, Evi.
By example she raised a woman filled with love, courage, strength, compassion, determination and a wonderful sense of humor. She also touched the lives of her many young students through her teaching. What a remarkable legacy! She may not be here on earth but she lives on through you and the many people who will remember her.
Rest in peace, Arnie.

Jesse Leo

September 27, 2010

Sorry to hear of her passing. She was my third grade teacher and I have many fond memories of that class. The multiplication tables are forever ingrained in my memory thanks to Mrs Stone.

Sandy Sanchez

September 27, 2010

So sorry for your loss.

September 27, 2010

Adams Family,
I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, may she rest in peace.
Jessica deSousa

Carolyn and Ray Wixted

September 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was a good neighbor.

Melissa Coffey

September 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to
Mrs Stones family.
I was blessed to have known such a wonderful lady.I was her student in 3rd grade.We always kept in touch. Years later I was blessed to have met and take care of her mom Bessie. Iam sure Bessie was waiting for Mrs Stone with open arms welcoming her home.
I Love You Mrs Stone and may you rest in peace. xoxoxo

Melissa Coffey

September 27, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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