Arlene S. Matthews, of Revere & formerly of Chelsea, entered into rest on March 8, 2008. She was 73 years old.
Born in Revere, Arlene was educated in the Chelsea schools. She was retired from the Hy-Sil Company, Standard Box Company, & the Bradlee's Department Store all in Chelsea.
She is survived by her beloved son, Wayne Matthews & his wife Christine of Danvers & her cherished grandchildren, Adam & Jillian Matthews. She was the sister of the late Jordan Matthews.
Funeral service will be held in the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave. (Cary Sq) CHELSEA on Monday, March 10 at 11:30 AM. Rabbi Robert Goldstein of Andover will officiate. Burial will follow in Everett. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in Arlene's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 Riverside Rd. Weston, MA 02493. For online guestbook to leave messages of condolence to the family, please visit the funeral home website.