It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Arleen Stella Laforest, of Woodstock, NB, on March 21, 2021. Born in Northampton NB October 10 ^th , 1939, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Della (Cole) Colwell.

Arleen graduated High school in Woodstock, and went on to Teachers College in Fredericton, where she met her husband O'nil in the fall of 1958. In 1960 they were married, and enjoyed 57 Beautiful years together.

Arleen is survived by her sons James (Linda), Mitchell (Jennifer), and Joseph (Sandra); Grandchildren Jennifer, David (Jessica), Megan, Matthew, Nicholas, Jonathan, Makale, and Sheldon; great grandchildren Haylee, Kennedy and Zachary; Daughters in law Kim Laforest, and Martha Briand-Piercy (Greg); and many nieces, nephews and extended family on both sides of the family.

Arleen was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband O'nil; Two sons Jeoffrey and Stephen; Two sisters Noreen (Late Eugene), and Marilyn (Duane)

There will be a visitation from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, March 23 ^rd at The Carleton Funeral Home & Crematorium 337 Lockhart Mill Road Jacksonville NB. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 24 ^th at noon at St Gertrude's Catholic Church.

For those who wish, donations in Arleen's memory may be made to the Upper River Valley Cancer Support Group.

Due to COVID 19 social distancing and masks are required .