Arline Lundin, Newborn Nurse, Lifelong Naugatuck Resident, Dies at 95

Miss Arline Elizabeth Lundin, 95, of Naugatuck, passed away Dec. 20, 2013, at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. 

Arline lived her entire life in the home in which she was born in Naugatuck. o

Born Oct. 6, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Alfred E. and Emma C. (Ostrom) Lundin and was educated in the local school system, and was a graduate of Naugatuck High School's Class of 1936. 

She trained as an LPN at Waterbury Hospital, and continued her training at Columbian—Presbyterian Hospital, in New York City. 

She was a baby’s and children’s nurse, caring especially for newborns in and around Fairfield County and the Waterbury and Naugatuck area. Later, Miss Lundin did private nursing for family members and friends. 

She was also employed as a production worker in the Footwear Division of the former U.S. Rubber Co. (later known as Uniroyal, Inc.) from the late 1930’s through the early 1960’s.

Miss Lundin was a life-long member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, but for the past few years had been attending the Northfield Bible Church, in Northfield. She enjoyed spending time with her family and neighbors, and was considered by all a wonderful Swedish Scandinavian cook.

She leaves one sister, Elna L. Blake of Naugatuck, and two nieces, June E. Blake and Beryl L. Montville, both of Naugatuck. 

She was predeceased by her sister, Helen L. Bjorklund; two brothers, Arnold F. Lundin and Burton A. Lundin, and a niece, Elaine L. Rook. 

A memorial service for Miss Lundin will take place on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Northfield Bible Church, 10 Camp Hill Road, Northfield, CT, (From RT 8N, Exit 38, RT. 254N ), with the Pastor Brian E. McGray officiating. Burial will be in Grove Cemetery in the spring, at the convenience of the family. 

Family and friends may call at the Alderson Funeral Home of Naugatuck, 201 Meadow St., on Friday, Dec. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlebury Convalescent Home, 778 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT, 06762; the Northfield Bible Church, 10 Camp Hill Road, Northfield, CT 06778; or the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church (Organ Fund), 20 Salem St., Naugatuck, 06770. 

For further information or to send an online condolence go to www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com.