Born June 13, 1940. Cherished daughter of the late Cecil and Edna Robbins, Arlene passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. She will be lovingly remembered by her longtime friend Susan Hayward of Brantford, her cousin Dale Rex (the late Laura), Patricia “Pat” Paterson of Tillsonburg, and David and Norma Collis of Tillsonburg. Predeceased by her grandparents Edgar and Florence Smith of England and then Brantford, and her uncle and aunt William and Vera Rex of Straffordville. Predeceased by her fiancé, her loving and loved soulmate for 16 years, William “Bill” Schroer of the USA.
Resting at Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home (96 West Street, Brantford). Visitation will be held at Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Greenwood Cemetery (235 Clarence St, Brantford).