Arlene M. Stackpole Obituary (2020)

Arlene M. Stackpole, 84, of Sanford, passed away on Thursday June 4, 2020 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland from complications due to heart failure. She was born in Kittery on December 8, 1935 a daughter of the late Howard and Clytie (Bisbee) Ricker. On June 5th 1954 she married Roger H. Stackpole. He passed away on October 18, 2000 after 46 years of marriage.She was a beloved matriarch of our family. She lead with strength and by example. She walked proudly beside her husband during the 21 years he served in the U.S. Navy. During this time they travelled extensively going to Cuba, Iceland, Puerto Rico and throughout the U.S. For over 35 years she was employed in the Lunch Program for the Sanford School Department.She is survived by three daughters, Barbara (James) Dumont, Brenda (Bobby) Roukey, Bridget Caramihallis and partner Mark, two sons, Brian Stackpole, Bruce (Kara) Stackpole. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Mindy and husband, Troy, Lindsey and husband, Warren, Melissa and husband, Juan, Stephanie and husband Andi, Brian and wife, Melania, Colin and wife, Maureen, Kyle and wife, Kelley, Cody and girlfriend Tiffany, Cory and wife, Ashley, Kelsey, Alyssa , Samantha, great grandchildren, Evan, Gwen, Shayla, Dylan, Owen, Mia, Chloe, Declan,Reese, Zoey, Leighton, Rhea, Emitt. She is also survived by her sister in law, Barbara Caouette as well as nieces and nephews.The family would like to thank Dr. Reza and staff at SMHC Cardiology, Dr. Revere and Dr. Robisi and nurses at Maine Medical and all the chaplains at Maine Medical and Fr. Paul as well as Biddeford Estates who cared for her this past year.Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8PM on Thursday, June 11th at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter Street in Sanford. In keeping with the current covid-19 restrictions we ask that everyone come wearing a cloth face covering and observe proper social distancing while attending visitation. A graveside service will take place the following day, Friday, June 12th at 11am at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford.Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com