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Arlene Dubiago Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Arlene O. DuBiago (Oslander), 79, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital. Arlene was the beloved wife of Nicholas DuBiago, with whom she shared 57 wonderful years. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Nicole J. DuBiago of New Canaan, CT, and Alanna M. Bodio, and her husband Stephen of Mendon and grandmother to Brayden and Emmalyn Bodio.
Born in Middletown, CT, Arlene was the daughter of Joseph and Marion (Hilgert) Oslander. She grew up with her two loving brothers, Joseph and his late wife Florence and Donald, and his wife Noreen, both of Madison, CT and her sister Evelyn Barnes and her husband William of Niantic, CT. She took great joy in her extended family and cherished her nieces and nephews, who will forever hold her memory dear.
Arlene graduated from Daniel Hand High School in Madison and pursued her passion for education by earning her bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut, followed by a master's degree from SCSU. Arlene's passion for teaching took on many different roles with her favorite being the 13 years she spent at Toddler Time Preschool in New Canaan.
Arlene was involved in the Junior Women's Club of Stamford and the Kiwanis Club of Stamford. She was Chairman of the Board of ARI of CT, joined Newcomer's Club in New Canaan and held various PTO positions in her daughters' schools. In later years she was instrumental in the building of South Avenue Cottage and stayed on the board for New Canaan Group Home Inc. as their Secretary.
The DuBiago family invites all who knew and loved Arlene to join them in celebrating her life. UPDATED INFO: There will be calling hours on April 24th at Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea, 1200 Shippan Ave, Stamford, CT on April 25th at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Arlene's name may be made to : Alzheimer's Association or Special Olympics Connecticut.
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