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Arlene DiCesare Obituary

DiCESARE Arlene M. (Matheson) 48 of Marshfield suddenly December 16, 2011. Beloved wife of Ronald DiCesare. Loving mother of Jenna DiCesare and Craig DiCesare of Marshfield. Daughter of Gordon and Noreen (Mullins) Matheson of Braintree. Sister of Michael Matheson of FL and John Matheson and his wife Jennifer of NH. Daughter-in-law of Joseph and Mildred DiCesare. Sister-in-law of Deborah and Christopher Ryan, Dina and Douglas Earl, Diane and William Speranzo, Donna and James Maze and Joseph and Linda DiCesare. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arlene was born in Weymouth and raised in Braintree. She graduated from Braintree High School class of 1981 and New England Baptist Scholl of Nursing class of 1984. Arlene was a R.N. at the New England Baptist Hospital. She has lived in Marshfield since 1990. Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home 1755 Ocean Street, Route 139, MARSHFIELD on Wednesday December 21, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St Ann by the Sea Church Marshfield. at 10: A.M. Contributions in Arlene’s memory may be made to the New England Baptist Hospital Memorial Gifts 125 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA. 02120. For online guestbook and directions please visit us at our website, macdonaldfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Herald from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2011.

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Jefferson Detwiler

January 11, 2012

Arlene always had a smile for everyone, and I will remember her that way. My deepest sympathies.

December 23, 2011

So sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Gerry McKinnon (McIntyre) and girls. Dominion, Nova Scotia

Cheryl Zannis-Norton

December 22, 2011

Dear Donna and Family sorry for your loss. Our prayers our with you. Cheryl & Kevin (Zannis) Norton

December 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dicesare and Matheson Family. May you be comforted in this time of great sorrow. Albert/Vonnie(Mullins) Dowling Saint John NB Canada

Holly Whelan

December 22, 2011

I will always remember Arlene's genuine warmth, personal connection, and active support of Jenna and Craig during their elementry school years at the Daniel Webster School. You are all held high in my thoughts and my prayers.

Paul & Laurie Reed

December 21, 2011

So sorry for your Los Ronnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carolyn Blethen

December 21, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kent and Carolyn Blethen

December 21, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Bonnie Guzzo

December 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Love Bonnie, Terry & family

December 21, 2011

Ron and Family,
The Mullins' are keeping you in our prayers and may God give you the strength needed during this most difficult time.

The Mullins Families (Cape Breton, NS)

Bill Grenda

December 21, 2011

I had the pleasure of working with Arlene for many years and was terribly sad to hear the news of your loss. I will miss her, as will all of her co-workers at NEBH.

Mary Kendzierski

December 21, 2011

I am so very sorry for the terrible and so sudden loss of Arlene. I pray you find peace and comfort in the coming days and as time goes on. There are no words sufficient to express how sorry I am for Arlene's husband, children, parents, siblings and so on. I lived on the same street as Arlene and her family as we grew up together. I remember her to be a wonderful person. God Bless all of you. Mary (Doherty) Kendzierski

Brian&Jenn Deegan

December 21, 2011

Ron, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mike Duggan

December 21, 2011

Ron my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you and your family.

Denise Cody

December 21, 2011

Arlene, will really be missed. She was a great person and a great nurse. I have worked with Arlene at NEBH for many years. My thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time.

Fred & Linda DelVecchio

December 20, 2011

To the DiCesare & Matheson Families,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.May God bless you.

Karen Lehner-Kosier

December 20, 2011

My deepest sympathies to all of you

Bob Varraso

December 20, 2011

Ron.. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Donna, Jimmy , Amanda & Stephanie

December 20, 2011

Arlene was a wonderful Daughter,Sister,Wife,Mother, Daughter In-Law,Sister In-Law , Aunt,Friend and Nurse our family circle has been broken and we will never be the same we will always love and miss you

December 20, 2011

I worked with Arlene with the South Shore Visiting nurses. All my condolences. She was always so gentle! Karen Young

December 20, 2011

So sorry for your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I had the pleasure of working with Arlene at NEBH, she is an intelligent, caring, selfless, and just a sweet all around great person and nurse. She will be greatly missed.

Janine Tayag

December 20, 2011

Arlene was a kind and beautiful person who never had an unkind word for anyone. She will always be remembered for her smile and kindness to others. An incredible IV Nurse and Educator who will be greatly missed everyday at the New England Baptist Hospital.

Janine Tayag, NEBH

Fred & Lorie Maloney

December 20, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. We will love and miss Arleen always. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers

December 20, 2011

Arlene always had a smile. She will be greatly missed.

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