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Arlene S. Sanderson
3/6/1935 - 1/8/2025
Obituary For Arlene S. Sanderson
Arlene S. (Head) Sanderson, 89, of Bristol, RI, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her brother’s home in Newport.
Born in Providence on March 6, 1935, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Madeline M. (Dunaj) Head.
A social butterfly, she enjoyed having her favorite meal (scrod Florentine) at Uncle Tony’s, taking drives and spending the weekends at her son and brothers.
Arlene loved life, shopping and taking trips to the casino but she was most fond of watching her grand-dogs Ash, Luke, Toby, Pope and Kipper.
She is survived by her son Ralph J. Richmond Jr. and her brother James F. Head Jr. She was the sister of the late Robert R., John W., “Jack”, and Michael T. She was the wife of the late Ralph J. Richmond and Emmet Sanderson.
Arrangements are with Family’s Choice Cremation, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI 02885. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 11 AM in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Vernon Street, Warren, RI.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Arlene’s name may be made to: Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or www.visitingnursehh.org/giving.
For tributes, please visit: www.familyschoicecremation.com.
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04/17/2025
Russell and Lou-Ann Lyne
A beautiful woman with a heart of Gold and so thankful for our friendship. We met Arlene walking our dog Tucker as she was sitting on her porch. My husband said good evening ladies and that was the beginning of a wonderful friendship that I will cherish forever! I hope our dog Tucker was there to greet her along with grand dogs that would have made her happy. We will miss our phone calls on our birthday when she would call and sing happy birthday to us. I will miss our weekly calls to talk about everything under the sun. Arlene was an my advisor, my rock and a very special friend! I miss you so much! Condolences to Ralph, Deb, Jim and Marge thank you all for sharing this lovely woman with my husband, myself and our boy Tucker.💕
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