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1941
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2024
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Arlene O'Brien Obituary
Arlene Coffin O'Brien, age 82, of Newtown, beloved wife of Robert W. O'Brien, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Danbury Hospital. Born in Stratford on November 6, 1941, daughter of the late Harland H. and Helene Leopold Coffin. During her career as a Registered Nurse, Arlene worked in Emergency Room at Park City Hospital, for the State of CT Department of Mental Retardation, and as a State Nursing Surveyor. She enjoyed family trips to Sebago Lake in Maine, and camping. Arlene was dedicated to her Catholic Faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer O'Brien and her fiancé Allan Lewis of Seymour, five granddaughters, Kieren Levy, Meghan Levy, Emily Dion, Brianna Levy and Samantha Dion, two great grandchildren, Sophia and Ruby, a brother, Geoffrey Coffin and his wife Valerie of Trumbull, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Robert, she was predeceased by her daughter, Kimberly O'Brien Levy and brother, Lee Coffin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 12 noon in St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may greet the family on Wednesday morning from 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611. Those desiring can make memorial contributions to The Michael J. Fox Foundation; to leave an online condolence, please visit www.abriola.com.
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Isabella (Izzy) DiMartino Roberts
March 26, 2024
I met Arlene in the third grade at Sheridan School Arlene was a fun gal always happy .So sorry for your loss.
Arlene Lubov Sayball
March 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I went to grammar school with Arlene and Lee. Long ago precious memories. May you forever rest in peace and shall your memory be a blessing. Arlene Lubov Sayball
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