Arlene M. Forward

In Loving Memory of Arlene M. Forward

Arlene M. Forward, 95, of Camden, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Maple Downs in Fayetteville, NY.

She was born on September 8, 1928 in Redfield, NY to the late Wilson and Loretta Humprey Henderson. On October 13, 1946, she married her husband, the late Glenn L. Forward. Arlene was a 1947 graduate of Camden Central Schools. After graduation, she would go on to work, locally, for Mystic Stamp and Williams Stationary, before spending 25 years at the Camden Middle School, working as a member of the Cafeteria Staff.

She was very active in the Friends of Forest Park in Camden. She enjoyed daily walks through the park, meeting new people along the way and sharing conversations. She was an avid reader and a member of the Camden Library Association. She also enjoyed board games and was known to be very competitive when playing with her grandchildren.

She was predeceased by brothers, Clark Henderson, George Henderson, Wesley Henderson and Wilson Henderson Jr.; and sisters, June Clemens, Ruth Keeney and Blanche Archibee.

Arlene leaves behind her family to honor her memory, including two daughters, Janine (Ronald) Corcoran, of Camden and Jacalyn (Paul) Wright; son, Lawrence (Shelia) Forward, of Camden; nine grandchildren, Jacob, Zea, Toby, Rhonda, Tyler, Charles, Kyle, Krista and Taylor; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Grace Comins, of Heights Town, NJ; along with several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023 at LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden. Funeral Services will immediately follow at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Camden.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution, in Arlene's memory, to Friends of Forest Park, PO Box 235, Camden, NY 13316 or the Camden Library Association, 57 2nd Street, Camden, NY, 13316.

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