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Arlene Alger Obituary

Arlene Katherine (Riebold) Alger, 71, of Haddam, CT, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, at the Connecticut Hospice Center in Branford, after a brief battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of the Haddam and Higganum area, Arlene graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Middletown, CT, Class of 1971. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Wilma Riebold. She is survived by her son Ronald T. Alger Jr., her daughter-in-law Dawn Alger, and her granddaughter Emily K. Alger. She also leaves behind her brothers; Frederick Riebold, William Riebold and his wife Pat, Richard Riebold; and sister Rhonda Boisvert and her husband Bill, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to gather and pay their respects on Thursday, June 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown.

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Published by WFSB on Jun. 5, 2025.

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Chari Baldwin

August 27, 2025

I'm sorry to hear about Arlene. She was a fun lady and we enjoyed going camping with her and her Mom, Wilma and her Dad, Fred many years ago. We will miss her and remember her fondly! I'll never forget how happy she was winning the big blue chair at my baby shower! My condolences to Ronny and Dawn and family!

Nancy Wiley

July 13, 2025

Gosh, how terribly sorry to hear the news of Arlene’s passing. My sincerest condolences to the entire family. We truly had some fun times together and many fond memories in our earlier years. May you Rest In Peace..

Richard and Carol Dupuis

June 22, 2025

We are so sorry to the family for your loss. It was interesting to read the family names and realize connections we had to several of you.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Richard and Carol Dupuis

Donna Sciacca

June 11, 2025

Ron, Dawn and Emily: I’m very sorry for your loss. I hadn’t seen Arlene in many years, but I am saddened at her passing.

Sending sincere condolences.

Love, Donna (Sciacca)

Nancy Geromin

June 11, 2025

Deepest Sympathy in your tremendous Loss.
Fond memories of Arlene,growing up in the Foot Hills in Higganum.

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Kathleen Priest Waz

June 8, 2025

Can't believe you are gone. You and I became instant friends 5 years ago. We talked on the phone for hours. We had what we called our pity parties and venting. We could tell each other anything and everything. We had so many plans. Traveling to the Cape and to Vermont. Guess God had other plans. Don't forget you said if there was a way you would send me a sign. I said the same. Going to miss you like crazy. Hope they found a loving home for Kiki. She was your baby. I never did found the elephant. Maybe it's with you. Love you Arlene. Sending prayers and love to Arlens family especially her son and granddaughter.

Rhonda Boisvert

June 6, 2025

Thank GOD your suffering was short. RIP
Your Sister - Rhonda

June 5, 2025

Godspeed. I hope TARA & ASTRO met you at the Rainbow Bridge.

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