Obituary: Arlene Sexton Of Brewster

from the Beecher Funeral Home

Arlene Sexton, a 48-year resident of Brewster, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 29,2024 . Arlene was 80 years old.

Born on October 6, 1943 in Bronx, NY, Daughter of Harold and Grace (Carlucci) Cudney, Arlene was graduated from Walton High School in the Bronx.

On September 2, 1961 Arlene married the love of her life, Donald Sexton in the Bronx. Donald predeceased his wife on August 5, 2004.

Arlene was a member and proud supporter of her parish, St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster. She enjoyed singing, dancing and attending many sports events for her family. Arlene enjoyed her part in the St. Lawrence Singing Sisters. She could be found singing for those who were sick or just needed to be lifted in song. These sisters took great pride in sharing this special talent.

The love of her family was paramount to Arlene. Family gatherings were some of the best memories through the years.

Arlene is survived by her 2 sons, Michael Sexton (Margo) of Carmel, NY and James Sexton (Victoria) of Goldens Bridge, NY, her 2 daughters, Doreen Adams (Rod) of Fredericksburg, VA and Denise Angelillo (Patrick) of Mahopac, NY; 7 Grandchildren, Thomas, Alicia, Hannah, Kayla, Sarah, Sean and Megan; and 2 sisters, Lorraine Serino and Virginia Lamas both of Queens, NY.

Besides her husband Donald, Arlene was predeceased by her son Thomas G. Sexton on May 6, 1988, her granddaughter Brianna in 2015, her sister Caroline O’Dell and her brother Junior Cudney.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10am at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church, Brewster, NY. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence O’Toole Cemetery, Brewster. Friends may call at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster on Tuesday from 4 to 8pm.

Please consider contributions in Arlene’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.