Passed away, surrounded by her family, on September 8, 2018 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre in her 87th year. Beloved wife of John for 66 years. Loving mother of Kathy Richlark, Merri Dawson (Bob), Joanne Gervais (Dean), Peter (Suzin), and Paul (Lori). Proud Nanny of fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Dear sister of Peter Ashby (Linda). Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m.at the COMSTOCK-KAYE LIFE CELEBRATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough, Ontario, 705-745-4683. Private family interment to follow a reception. If so desired, donations in memory of Arlene may be made to the Peterborough Public Library. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockkaye.com