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Arleen BUSH

1942 - 2023

Arleen BUSH obituary, 1942-2023, St. Catharines, ON

BORN

1942

DIED

2023

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George Darte Funeral Home - St. Catharines

585 Carlton Street

St. Catharines, Ontario

Arleen BUSH Obituary

ARLEEN BUSH (nee Dawe) November 9, 1942, Edmonton, Alberta - January 9, 2023, St. Catharines, Ontario Arleen Bush died January 9, in her 81st year, of complications from secondary cancer, at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital in St. Catharines, Ontario. She is survived by her brother, Trevor Dawe and his wife, Ursula, of Calgary, Alberta. She leaves her cousins, Debbie and Art van Walraven of Ayr, Ontario; their daughter, Aspen van Walraven; their daughter and son-in-law, Kira van Walraven and Stuart Alp; and their daughter Ava Alp. Arleen was predeceased by her partner of 33 years, Terrance Cox, in 2015. Arleen was born in Edmonton to Trevor and Bessie Dawe and worked as a psychiatric nurse in Red Deer, Alberta before moving to Toronto and subsequently to St. Catharines, where she attended Brock University, graduating as a special education teacher which became her life's work until retirement. Her friends and relatives will miss her outrageous sense of humour which endeared her to many. At Arleen's request, there will be no funeral and a celebration of her life will be held later this year.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald from Jan. 13 to Jan. 17, 2023.

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Katie MacRae

April 28, 2024

I have many memories of Arlene. I remember her and Terrance sitting in the dining room of our house on Downing St. with my mum Jacqueline and my dad Lachlan.

Skippy Hale

March 30, 2024

Many happy times with you and Terrence, Jeff & the Hale family. So many children benefited from your sense of humour and kindness.

Jill Yuzwa

September 12, 2023

Arleen. A name that will always bring a smile. Quick witted, creative and a woman's woman. She championed many by just being Arleen. I will not forget the road trip with Debbie. Magical. Just like Arleen.

Paul and Mamie Hurd

January 18, 2023

We had the pleasure with working with Arleen at Lady Spencer Churchill School. Her sense of humor enlightened the staff and students we supported. It was a pleasure to work and learn from her. RIP.

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Tara Michel

January 17, 2023

Arleen was a once in a lifetime friend and co-worker for many years at Connaught PS. Her incredible sense of humour, devotion to Terrance, green thumb, and kindness to others will never be forgotten. I was lucky enough to call her a dear friend, and have so many lovely (and hilarious) memories of her. She was still cracking jokes, right until the end. She will be sorely missed.

Lori St. Amand

January 16, 2023

I´m so sorry to hear about Arleen. I lived across the road from her many years ago and enjoyed our walks together.

Joyce Fleeton

January 13, 2023

Arleen was very special and will be missed.

Barb Shaver

January 12, 2023

I only knew you for a short time but you have left a long time impression on me. I'll miss our road trip adventures and the laughs we had at the table.

Aleasha

January 12, 2023

You were an amazing friend and teacher, you will be very missed , I'll miss seeing everyday at work , I'll miss our talks and morning hug

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George Darte Funeral Home - St. Catharines

585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4Y1