Passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2017 in the presence of her family at the Hotel-Dieu Hospital in Sherbrooke, Qc. at the age of 95.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Russell Rothney of 60 years.
Loving mother of Patricia (John Robinson), David (Shirley Robinson), Susan (Gerald Cook) and Mary Lou (Robert Cusack).
Predeceased by her daughter Diane (Robert Magon), her grandson Michael Robinson (Melanie Mukkala), her sisters Phyllis (the late Curt Robichaud) and Gloria (the late Lachlan Matheson) her brother Russell (the late Joan Dezan) and her nephew Barry Nutbrown.
She is survived by her brother Wayne Nutbrown (Louise Cass) several cousins including Frances Smith, 7 grandchildren: Jennifer Rothney (Andy), Rob Magon (Renata), Julie Magon (Eric), Caitlin and Natalie Cook, Jackson and Grant Cusack; 6 great grandchildren: Nicholas Robinson, Isaiah, Matteo and Jayden Zewdie, Ethan and Austin Wolfe as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), on Saturday, April 1st, 2017 from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev. Linda Buchanan officiating. Interment at Malvern Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at the CHUS Hotel-Dieu Palliative Care 5th and 6th floor and also the staff of Grace Village for the care given to Arlene.
Memorial contributions to: Alzheimers Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society.