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Arlene (Tetreault) Godley
April 16, 1938 - March 24, 2010
Arlene Godley, 71, of Putnam, CT, passed away peacefully at Regency Heights in Danielson after a lengthy illness. Born on the family farm on Green Hollow Road in the Moosup section of Plainfield she was the daughter of the late George & Jeanne (Desjardins) Tetreault. Arlene was raised in Plainfield and attended Plainfield schools until moving to Hartford and working as a telephone operator, later moving back home where she worked energetically raising her only son, "The Sunshine of her life", Glenn Godley and later took much pride working alongside Glenn at "Godley Spirits" & "Mainely Seafood" in Putnam right up to the time of her illness. Arlene will always be remembered for her caring love for all, stern work ethics, persistence of "Good manners", her huge smile and for dedicating her life to her loving son, two grandchildren and her entire family. Arlene is survived and will be greatly missed by her son Glenn & his wife Melissa Godley, grandsons Josh and Travis all of Putnam, her siblings Frances (Frannie) Jernstrom & her husband Roland of Plainfield, Constance (Connie) Maurice of Brooklyn, Claire Gaudreau & her husband James of Rogers, George Tetreault of Danielson, Gene Barriere & his wife Renée of Sterling, many nieces, nephews & cousins. She was predeceased by her siblings Theresa Thompson, Theodore (Teddy) Tetreault, Roger Tetreault and Lucien (Jimmy) Tetreault. Arlene's family would like to thank the administration dept. as well as the staff for the wonderful care she received at Regency Heights during her lengthy stay there. There are no calling hours. There will be a private graveside memorial service at a later date. Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Support, c/o Day Kimball Hospital, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home of Putnam, CT is entrusted with the arrangements. To share a memory with her family, “Light a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com
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George & Darlene Raymond posted a condolence
May you rest in peace you were a loving and beautiful lady a warm hearted person you never had a bad word to say about anyone always a smile for family , friends and anyone you passed on the st or in your store may you rest in peace may your family know you will be missed by all that knew you
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Joe/Kelly Gould posted a condolence
Although she will be greatly missed we must let all are loved ones go on to the next stage of there lives were mrs godley will now be in gods hands and continue her journey of life.WE will miss the good conversations about how proud she was of glen and her familey, she really enjoyed being as she said his boss.!!
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Diane Mackin posted a condolence
How absolutely beautiful Arlene is- I am so happy that she is now with God and will have no more pain. I offer my love, respect and condolences to the entire family- she will be missed.
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Terry Guertin posted a condolence
Dear Glenn, Missy, and family. My sincerest sympathy for the loss of your beloved mother. May your memories that you have of her in your heart, help through this rough time.
Terry Guertin
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Donna Campion posted a condolence
Glen, Missy and family please accept our sincere condolences. We know how much your mom meant to you and your family. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers..Jim & Donna
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Jackie Ryan posted a condolence
I was so sorry to hear of Arlene's passing. She and her family came to be a big part of my life for quite a long time. You are all in my prayers and in my heart.
Jackie
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bob/dolores kneeland posted a condolence
Glenn, Bob and I are so sorry for your lose. Your mom was a fixture in your stores. Ready with a smile and a story...some I don't think you would have liked that she was sharing!! She is in a better place now but will never leave you. Just look into your heart and there she will be.
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Mary Rahaim posted a condolence
Dear Glenn and family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on you mothers passing. Arlene always had a smile, especially when talking about you and her grandchildren.
You be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Most sincerely,
Mary
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