Arlene R. Brown 73, died Friday, August 16, 2013 at the home of her daughter after a brief illness. She was born November 30, 1939 in Newark, NJ the daughter of the late John J. and Catherine (Stonesifer) Saam. Arlene grew up in Clayton, NY and had lived the majority of her adult life in Port Charlotte, FL moving to Whitehall in 2005 to be closer to her family. She was of Methodist faith and enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her great grandson and also going to casinos. Arlene Married Frederick Brown on January 14, 1984 in Port Charlotte, FL She is survived by her daughter Cindy Reed and husband Michael, of Whitehall, by her son John Powell and wife Carolann, of Dresden, by her grandson Robert Reed Sr., of Florida and her great grandson Robert Reed Jr., of Whitehall. Also by her step daughter Carrie Mocciaro and husband Harry, of Syracuse, by her step grandson, Rosario Mocciaro, of Syracuse, also by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Brown on September 12, 2004 and also by a sister Barbara Darou. Per her wishes there will be no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Foley Cancer Center at 160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701 or to the High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care at PO Box 840, Saranac Lake, NY 12983-0840