Constance J. Arnfield
Died April 24, 2016
NORTHPORT –
Constance Joan Arnfield, 82, of Northport, passed away on Sunday, April 24,
2016 at Effie’s Assisted Living in Leland.
Constance was born
on July 28, 1933 in Detroit, the daughter of Theron and Grace (Hayes) O’Connell. On May 12, 1990 in Rochester, she married
Edwin A. Arnfield, who survives.
After graduating
from Cooley High School in Detroit, Constance went on to earn her A.A. from
Macomb Community College, as well as a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from Oakland
University. She was a psychologist in
private practice for 23 years. Constance
enjoyed quilting and was an avid photographer.
In addition to her
loving husband of almost 26 years, Constance is survived by her son, Ronald
(Donna) McEachern; son-in-law, Thomas Polony; step-children, Linda (Perry) Brumm,
Laurel (David) Frogner, and Matthew (Nancy) Maddock; grandchildren, Linden
Grace McEachern, James Polony, Rachel, Charlotte, and Sarah Brumm, Erica,
Madeline, and Kristen Frogner; brother, Thomas (Maria) O’Connell; and dear
friend, Sharon Campbell.
She was preceded
in death by her daughter, Cathleen Polony, and granddaughter, Brittany Polony.
A memorial service
will be held on Friday, May 6 at 11 a.m. with family greeting friends one hour
prior to the service at the Trinity Church, United Church of Christ in
Northport. Rev. Phil Garrison will
officiate. Burial will follow at
Leelanau Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be
directed to Trinity Church UCC, P.O. Box 156, Northport, MI 49670.
Please share
memories and condolences with Constance’s family below:
Connie was a beautiful person, and I loved her. She made all of her friends feel special, and that was a gift she gave every day.
ReplyDeleteTrudy Carpenter
Connie was an intelligent,creative, sensitive person. She loved her family, gardening, quilting, and fighting for a just cause. I was honored to call her my friend. She will be missed.
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