Arlene Ruth Campanelli, 85, of Colchester passed away on Monday May 29, 2023, at Water’s Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation in Middletown. Born June 26, 1937, in New Britain, CT; she was a daughter of the late Corad and Corrine (Ringquest) Gosselin. For 25 years she worked at S&S Worldwide in Colchester, and later also worked as a receptionist at Easter Seals in Norwich for a time. Arlene was a communicant of St. Andrew’s Church in Colchester and enjoyed going down to the Polish Club in town to play cards and socialize with her friends. Her greatest joy in life, however, came from being a grandmother; she eagerly looked forward to welcoming every new arrival into the family and getting to bond with them. She is survived by her children Brien Gregoire and wife Yvette of Hebron, David Gregoire and wife Laurie of Colchester, Mark William Gregoire and wife Ashley of North Carolina and Ellen Young and husband John of Colchester; sister Betty Kehner of Manchester; stepchildren Lisa Peay and husband Mike, David Campanelli and Ricky Campanelli and wife Judy; grandchildren Johnny Young and wife Angela, Heather Underwood and husband Kris, Jessica and husband Geoff Salvatore ,Shawn Gregoire and companion Amy Daniels, David Gregoire and wife Jen, Mark Anthony Gregoire, Angela Gregoire, Scott Gregoire, Corinne Kurtz , Kyle Kurtz, Dane Morgan, Darby Wood, Allie Morgan great grandchildren James, Reese, Jase, Zoey, Cole, Emma, Noah, Mason, Layla, Stella, William, Julian and Parker; And loving friend Erica Marotto and numerous other extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her first husband William Gregoire and second husband Arthur Campanelli; siblings Henry Gosselin, Doris Tillman and Shirley Willaimez. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12 to 2 PM at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home 167 Old Hartford Rd, Colchester, CT followed by a graveside service in the New St. Andrew Cemetery on Gillettes Lane in Colchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the St. Joseph Polish Society St. Joseph's Polish Society 395 South Main St. Colchester, CT 06415 To sign the online guest book or share a memory of Arlene, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com
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