Arlene E. Nowik

Arlene E. Nowik, 69, of New Britain, beloved sister, auntie, and cousin, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Hospital of Central CT, New Britain after a brave battle with cancer. Arlene was born on April 1st, 1954 in New Britain to Sigmund and Lucy (Sumoski) Nowik.

A generous and compassionate person, Arlene’s life was defined by her deep faith and service to others. Whether cooking or baking for family and friends, volunteering, spending time with her nieces/nephews, or teaching, Arlene did it all with great love. She was a teacher for more than 35 years, spending most of that time at Timothy Edwards Middle School in South Windsor, where she retired in 2013. Even after retirement, she volunteered in the classrooms at St. Joseph School in Bristol, finding great joy in working with the children there. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed many summers at her beach house. Arlene’s kindness and generous spirit touched so many during her life, including the doctors, nurses, and hospital team who took care of her during her final days.

Arlene is survived by her two brothers Robert Nowik (Barbara) of Berlin, CT and Douglas Nowik (Nancy) of Summerville, SC; her nephews Timothy Nowik (Tammy) of Berlin, CT and Thomas Nowik (Ellen) of Portland, CT, her nieces Kelly Nowik Whitham (Alex) of Coventry, CT and Megan Nowik (Alex DuVernois) of Boston, MA; her great nieces Morgan Nowik, Aria Whitham, and many cousins, and friends. She is predeceased by her beloved parents, aunts, and uncles.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023 from 5pm until 7pm at New Britain Memorial Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain, CT 06053. A procession will assemble on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 9:15am at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am at St. Joseph Church, 33 Queen St., Bristol, CT. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Arlene’s honor to the American Cancer Society.