Arline Cleary Obituary

Waterford - Arline L. Cleary, 75 of Waterford passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home. She was born in New London on September 29, 1944, the daughter of Arthur D. Neff and Pauline Beck Neff.

Mrs. Cleary was a graduate of Waterford High School, Class of 1962. She was a retired Legal Administrative Assistant for Bevza & Brennan Law Firm in New London.

She married Robert J. Cleary on April 12, 1969 in St. Matthias Church in East Lyme. They were happily married for a wonderful 49 years until his passing last year on November 9, 2018.

Mrs. Cleary is survived by her three children, Robert W. Cleary, Mark Cleary and his wife Jennifer and their two children Alexander and Tristan Cleary and her daughter Karen Cleary Beardsley and her husband Philip Beardsley. She is also survived by her brother Arthur Neff and his wife Judith Neff of Waterford.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 11:00 am., at St. Paul’s Church, 170 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford with interment to follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London. There are no calling hours. Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home 12 Ocean Avenue New London is assisting the family with arrangements.www.neilanfuneralhome.com