Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 25/Mar/2023
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Arlene M. Butwell, entered into rest on March 23, 2023 after
a brief illness. She went to join her beloved husband of 65
years, Joseph J. Butwell who predeceased her this past
August. Born Arlene Marie Reed to the late Donald Francis
and Sue Corrado Reed in Newburgh NY, she was a graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy and a proud life-long Newburgh
resident. She and Joe spent their courtship years exploring
Newburgh from the bluff, to the waterfront, Broadway and
beyond, and her fond memories of the 'glory days' of
Newburgh never dimmed. Arlene is survived by her four
children, David Butwell (Gina Glynn) of Newburgh, Sue Ann
Brainard (Doug) of Rochester NY, Janice Butwell of Nyack NY,
and Joseph C. Butwell (Andrea) of Watertown, CT. Also
survived by her grandchildren, Andrew Butwell (Veronica
Correa), Matthew Butwell (Christina Ferrari), Carly Butwell
Daring (Tim), Jack Glynn, Sagan, Casey, Ryan, Sydney and
Ezra Jane Butwell, and great-grandchildren, Landon, Lilah
and Julian Daring, Jonathan Correa and Noah and Kiera
Butwell as well as her sisters-in-law Carole Butwell Striano
and Nan Marie Butwell Heter and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sisters Shirley Alfano and
Marilyn Quinn. A tireless volunteer at Sacred Heart School
as her kids were growing up, Arlene could always be counted
on to chaperone field trips, work on bake sales, Bingo and
numerous other school and parish activities. One of DuPont
Avenue's favorite Mom's, Arlene never complained when snow
days kept her kids home or when friends or neighborhood kids
crowded into the pool or onto the front porch. She made
Schroon Lake vacations fun for both her kids and grandkids,
was unmatched at Jeopardy and left all with many happy
holiday memories. Arlene was an avid swimmer where she could
be found each morning at the Y in New Windsor, swimming her
mile and enjoying the company of the many friends she made
there over the years. When arthritis prevented her from
swimming any longer, Arlene made a whole new network of
friends online with both Facebook and her Newburgh chat
rooms where her fabulous memory made her the go-to source
for all things 'old-Newburgh'. Famous for her meatballs and
chocolate chip cookies, Arlene's sense of humor was
ever-present where even despite dementia she kept her new
friends, family, and the staff at Artis Senior Living in
Chestnut Ridge amused with her quick wit. But in the end, as
in life, it was her beloved Joe that mattered most to Arlene
and her desire to be reunited with him won out. Arlene's
family would like to thank her many caregivers for their
kindness and caring in her final year. Donations may be made
to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, or the Arthritis
Foundation. - June 28, 1937 ~ March 24, 2023
Visitation will
be held on Tuesday March 28 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brooks
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh NY 12550 with a
service on Thursday March 29 at 11:00 a.m. Internment will
follow at Calvary Cemetery, Route 9W South and Route 94, New
Windsor, NY 12553.
Arlene M. Butwell, entered into rest on March 23, 2023 after
a brief illness. She went to join her beloved husband of 65
years, Joseph J. Butwell who predeceased her this past
August. Born Arlene Marie Reed to the late Donald Francis
and Sue Corrado Reed in Newburgh NY, she was a graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy and a proud life-long Newburgh
resident. She and Joe spent their courtship years exploring
Newburgh from the bluff, to the waterfront, Broadway and
beyond, and her fond memories of the 'glory days' of
Newburgh never dimmed. Arlene is survived by her four
children, David Butwell (Gina Glynn) of Newburgh, Sue Ann
Brainard (Doug) of Rochester NY, Janice Butwell of Nyack NY,
and Joseph C. Butwell (Andrea) of Watertown, CT. Also
survived by her grandchildren, Andrew Butwell (Veronica
Correa), Matthew Butwell (Christina Ferrari), Carly Butwell
Daring (Tim), Jack Glynn, Sagan, Casey, Ryan, Sydney and
Ezra Jane Butwell, and great-grandchildren, Landon, Lilah
and Julian Daring, Jonathan Correa and Noah and Kiera
Butwell as well as her sisters-in-law Carole Butwell Striano
and Nan Marie Butwell Heter and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sisters Shirley Alfano and
Marilyn Quinn. A tireless volunteer at Sacred Heart School
as her kids were growing up, Arlene could always be counted
on to chaperone field trips, work on bake sales, Bingo and
numerous other school and parish activities. One of DuPont
Avenue's favorite Mom's, Arlene never complained when snow
days kept her kids home or when friends or neighborhood kids
crowded into the pool or onto the front porch. She made
Schroon Lake vacations fun for both her kids and grandkids,
was unmatched at Jeopardy and left all with many happy
holiday memories. Arlene was an avid swimmer where she could
be found each morning at the Y in New Windsor, swimming her
mile and enjoying the company of the many friends she made
there over the years. When arthritis prevented her from
swimming any longer, Arlene made a whole new network of
friends online with both Facebook and her Newburgh chat
rooms where her fabulous memory made her the go-to source
for all things 'old-Newburgh'. Famous for her meatballs and
chocolate chip cookies, Arlene's sense of humor was
ever-present where even despite dementia she kept her new
friends, family, and the staff at Artis Senior Living in
Chestnut Ridge amused with her quick wit. But in the end, as
in life, it was her beloved Joe that mattered most to Arlene
and her desire to be reunited with him won out. Arlene's
family would like to thank her many caregivers for their
kindness and caring in her final year. Donations may be made
to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, or the Arthritis
Foundation. - June 28, 1937 ~ March 24, 2023