Arlene J. McDonnell Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Arlene J. McDonnell of Milton, Massachusetts, born in Boston, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on February 28, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arlene J. McDonnell to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Arlene may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Anthony McDonnell; her children, Lea Mateiro (John), Raeann Saari (Theresa Palomo-Saari) and Julie Abboud; and her siblings, Barbara Rathbun, Bob (Jan) and Jeannie Mullaney.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 10th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home (326 Granite Ave, Milton, MA 02186). A funeral service was held on Monday, March 10th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
