Arlene L Ingersoll
Arlene L Ingersoll
Obituary
Guest Book
Arlene Ingersoll Obituary
Born on July 29, 1931 in New Berlin, New York, Arlene lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and grace. She was known for her independence, gentle spirit, fierce loyalty, and her ability to make everyone feel seen and heard.
She dedicated her life to her family - raising her children, caring for her husband after he was impeded by Multiple Sclerosis, being the family monarch; and serving her community. She loved being outside especially working on her flowers and gardens. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the values she instilled.
Arlene is survived by her three children, daughter Laura Helms of Sarasota, FL; her son Lee Ingersoll and his wife Gretchen of Londonderry, NH, and her youngest son Brett Ingersoll and his wife Dorota of Everett, MA; her grandchildren, Kira Cooper and her husband Zachary, Nicholas Helms and his wife Jackie, Ashley Donnelly and her husband Josh, Korey Ingersoll and his wife Ally, Devin Sorgi and her husband Evan; her sister Barbara Letson; her great grandchildren, Isla, Sloan, Natalie, Silas, Harrison, Chloe, Jeremiah, Killian, Dominic, and Adrian. who will carry her memory forward with love and gratitude. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Ingersoll Jr, her sister Audrey Eddy, her son-in-law Charles Helms Jr, and her great grandson Nathaniel Helms.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 12pm to 4pm at Puritan Back Room Restaurant, 245 Hooksett Road, Manchester, NH, where friends and family will gather to celebrate her life and share stories of the joy she brought into the world. A luncheon will be served about 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Arlene's name may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Her light remains with us-in every act of kindness, every shared laugh, and every quiet moment of remembrance.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Arlene Ingersoll's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Arlene's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Arlene Ingersoll's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
