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North Brookfield-Sarah A. Arnold,81, born on November 29, 1943, in Springfield, MA, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She dedicated many years to her career as a direct care attendant at Monson Developmental Center, where she touched the lives of many.
Sarah attended Monson Schools until she moved to Brattleboro, VT, where she graduated from Brattleboro High School. She will be remembered for her loving personality, always enjoying family gatherings and listening to the stories and happenings in her loved ones' lives. Growing up on a farm, she had a lifelong love for animals, keeping numerous cats and dogs throughout the years. Her hobbies included crocheting beautiful afghans for her family, tending to her beloved garden, and being an enthusiastic Red Sox fan.
Sarah is survived by her daughter, Pamela A. Gustafson and her husband Frank of Monson; her son, Daniel R. Arnold Sr. and his wife Brooke L. (Warren) of Worcester; her sisters, Margaret R. Sullivan and her husband Phillip of Monson, and Florence M. Dupuis of Ludlow. She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Elizabeth, Geno, Wesley, and Daniel Gustafson, Oliver, Daniel Jr., and Eleanor Arnold, and great-grandchildren Lorraine and Preston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Armand J. Arnold; her son, Andrew J. Arnold; her brother, David W. Isham; and her parents, Wesley N. and Lillian M. (Hill) Isham.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lombard Funeral Home, located at 3 Bridge Street in Monson, MA. The funeral service will take place the following day, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the same location, followed by burial at Hillcrest Cemetery in Monson.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Monson Open Pantry PO Box 566, Monson MA 01057
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