Obituary of Arline Lundin

NAUGATUCK, CT- Miss Arline Elizabeth Lundin, 95, of Naugatuck, passed away early Friday morning, Dec. 20, 2013, at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. Arline lived her entire life in the home in which she was born in Naugatuck, on Oct. 6, 1918, a daughter of the late Alfred E. and Emma C. (Ostrom) Lundin and was educated in the local school system. She was a graduate of Naugatuck High School, Class of 1936 and trained as an LPN at Waterbury Hospital, continuing her training at Columbian - Presbyterian Hospital, in New York City. She was a baby's and children's nurse, caring especially for newborns in and around Fairfield County and the Waterbury and Naugatuck area. Later, Arline did private nursing for family members and friends. She was also employed as a production worker in the Footwear Division of the former U.S. Rubber Co. (afterward known as Uniroyal, Inc.) from the late 1930's through the early 1960's. Miss Lundin was a life-long member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, but for the past few years had been attending the Northfield Bible Church, in Northfield, CT. She enjoyed spending time with her family and neighbors, and was considered by all a wonderful Swedish Scandinavian cook. Arline leaves one sister, Elna L. Blake of Naugatuck and two nieces, June E. Blake and Beryl L. Montville, both of Naugatuck. She was predeceased by her sister, Helen L. Bjorklund; two brothers, Arnold F. Lundin, and Burton A. Lundin, and a niece, Elaine L. Rook. A memorial service for Arline will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Northfield Bible Church, 10 Camp Hill Rd, Northfield, CT, (From RT 8N, Exit 38, RT. 254N ), with the Pastor Brian E. McGray, officiating. At the convenience of the family, burial will be in Grove Cemetery, in the spring, Family and friends may call at the Alderson Funeral Home of Naugatuck, 201 Meadow St. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlebury Convalescent Home, 778 Whittemore Rd., Middlebury, CT, 06762, the Northfield Bible Church, 10 Camp Hill Rd., Northfield, 06778 or the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church (Organ Fund), 20 Salem St., Naugatuck, 06770.