Arlene Elizabeth Lindberg (Graichen) March 26, 1934- February 26, 2024.
Born in Westerly, RI to Carl Graichen and Phyllis Graichen (Cooke). She is survived by her devoted husband, H. David Lindberg, Daughter, Lisabeth (Lindberg) Sorah of Maryland and sister, Carla A. Cullen of Connecticut.
Arlene grew up in South County, RI, where she enjoyed all that it had to offer, such as helping at her grandparents farm, racoon hunting for pelts with her grandfather, cheerleading, and swimming in icy Queen's River.
Arlene was a talented artist. In the 60's She moved to San Diego, CA where she became an illustrator for Rohr AeroSpace Company.
In '67 she left CA and married the love of her life, David, moved to MD, and welcomed baby Lisabeth in 1969. They lived
in Maryland for 24 years, where they owned and operated a Ben Franklin Store in Pasadena. Being an animal lover, you never knew what she would bring home next such as geese, racoons; Ringo and Bubba,fancy chickens, a goat named Ron, as well as guinea pigs, cats and dogs. Arlene continued her love of painting and drawing and captured the beauty of local landscapes and wildlife on her canvases for most of her life.
They moved back to RI in 1993 and bought a rustic log cabin in West Kingston, where she studied local birds, walked the beaches, painted, knitted and crocheted, cooked wonderful meals, decorated, and entertained family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, she requested donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s . Website
Give.michaeljfox.org
A memorial service will be held at a later date for family and friends.
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