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E. Arlene Kelly McCormack Erdman

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Born in Rutherford N.J. Oct. 7, 1931 to Edward J. Kelly and Edith Bolander Kelly. Graduated from Rutherford schools and Lasell College. Married J.J. McCormack in 1955, he died in 1969. Married Dr. Leonard Erdman in 1979 and moved to Fort Lauderdale. Survived by husband Leonard, two brothers Edward J. Kelly (Jeanne) and James R. Kelly (Charlotte), 5 children: Dr. Anne M. Kelly, John McCormack (Shelly), Michael McCormack (Judith), Ellen Wlodychak (Steven), and Timothy McCormack (Lori). 6 step children: Leonard Erdman Jr., Dr. John Erdman (Leslie), Dr. David Erdman (Randy), Maryann Kulenkamp (Lawrence), Dr. Robert Erdman (Toni), Thomas Erdman (Maria). 31 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Arlene was a member of the ACBL, Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, Holy Cross Auxiliary, St. John The Baptist Women's Guild, a Eucharistic Minister mostly to Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehab Center. Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Church on Friday December 30, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Internment will follow at the convenience of the family in the family plot - Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hanover, NJ.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Dec. 29, 2016.

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Vivian Danrell

January 14, 2017

Arlene was one of the most gracious and graceful-of-spirit ladies I have ever met. She was a delightful member of our bridge club and we miss her very much.

May Arlene's entire family be comforted by the love and life you shared with this special woman.

Joseph Karpinski

December 30, 2016

Aunt Arlene wove a beautiful tapestry of life, love, laughter and wow what a legacy! Love to uncle Leonard, my Erdman cousins and Arlenes family.I always felt so welcome in her prescence, much like my mother Honey

Michael Houle

December 29, 2016

We love you Aunt Arlene, you were a bright light, full of grace and kindness. We will never forget you.
Michael and Diego

Judy Heiss

December 29, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts will be with you. Remembering Arlene from the bridge club, Judy Heiss

craig fahey

December 29, 2016

Dave, Randy, Rachel and Mark,
My heart goes out to each of you and your entire family.
Yours in the service of Christ,
Coach Craig Fahey and family

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Brenda Oliver

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Patrick Houle

December 29, 2016

We love you Aunt Arlene.

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