Arlene E. Spencer

Arlene E. Spencer obituary, Melrose, MA

Arlene E. Spencer

Arlene Spencer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gately Funeral Home - Melrose on Sep. 1, 2023.

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Arlene E. (Sullivan) Spencer. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Spencer. Loving Mother of the late Paul J. Spencer Jr., Peter Spencer & His wife Patty, Amy Beth Blades and her husband Thomas Sr. and John T. Spencer, all of Melrose. Caring Sister of Joseph A. Sullivan and Betty Vanasse. Cherished Grandmother of Paul J. III, Sean and Adam Spencer, Timothy & Grace Spencer, Thomas Blades, Jr. & his wife Emily, Joseph P. Blades and Ashley Blades-Barreto & her husband Cesar, Allyson Farrell & her husband Jim, Molly Spencer, Katie Lindley-Belois & her husband Peter, Ryan Lindley & his wife Brooke Larson. Great grandmother of Amira Marie, Alina Beth and Quentin Thomas Barreto, Addison, Jackson, Ava & Ivy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
Procession from the Gately Funeral Home, Melrose on Thursday August 31st, 2023, at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, 4 Herbert St., Melrose at 10 AM. Relatives & Friends are respectively invited to attend. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.
In Lieu of Flowers contributions may be made in Arlene's name to a charity of one's choice.

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79 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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