August 11, 2014
Bamber, Arlene D.
Arlene D. (Olson) Bamber, a resident of Norwood, died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the Briarwood Nursing Home in Needham. She was 83. Arlene was born June 7, 1931 in Manchester, New Hampshire, the only child of Olaf and Iola (Weller) Olson. She graduated from the Peabody School with the Class of 1949. Arlene worked for many years as the Administrator for Food Service for the Town of Norwood. She was the wife of the late E. William Bamber, with whom she enjoyed travelling around the world. Arlene is survived by her son, Gary W. Bamber, and his wife Dianne, of Sharon; her daughter, Judy Gear, and her husband John, of Norwood; four grandchildren, Michael Gear, Daniel Gear, William Bamber, and Robert Bamber; and her two great grandchildren, Evan and Sarah Gear. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, August 12th from 5 to 8 PM at the May Funeral Home, 85 Nichols Street, Norwood. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Wednesday at 10 AM at the funeral home followed by burial in Highland Cemetery in Norwood. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, Massachusetts, 02472 would be appreciated.