Arlene K. Welsh's Obituary
Arlene K. Welsh, 81, a Fort Myers, FL resident since 2018, formerly of Tomkins Cove, NY passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 after a long illness. She was born July 11, 1941 in Valley Cottage, NY to the late John and Sophia (nee Coates) Kresl. Shortly after birth she moved to West Haverstraw, NY and then to Tomkins Cove.
Arlene graduated from Haverstraw High School and was married in 1958. She earned a B.S. degree in Computer Science. She was employed by the North Rockland School District for 36 yrs. She held many positions during that time and finished her career as the Director of Management Information Systems. Arlene was a parishioner of St. John XXIII Catholic Church, Fort Myers, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Sandra J. Mahan of Highland Falls, N.Y.
Arlene is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, James Welsh of Fort Myers, FL; two daughters, Deborah Buck (Alex) of New Hampton, NY and Robin Welsh of Fort Myers, FL; as well as one granddaughter, Sydney Buck also of New Hampton.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Friday, August 12, 2022 at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 9:30 AM until the service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at https://www.stjude.org/ in loving memory of Arlene K. Welsh.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL.
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