Arlene Ione (Tatro) Dickinson, 82 of North Adams, MA died Thursday January 18, 2018 at her home.
She was born in North Adams, MA on April 11, 1935 daughter of William and Florence (Whalen) Tatro. She attended local schools and graduated from Drury High School and also completed the cosmetology course at McCann Technical High School.
Arlene was primarily a homemaker and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, singing, bowling and playing golf.
Survivors include her husband, David Dickinson whom she married on August 7, 1954 and three daughters- Laurie J. Boyer of Hancock, MA; Marcia Lynn Alexander of Lyles, TN, and Donna Lee Tatro of North Adams; and one son- David M. Dickinson of North Adams. She also leaves four grandchildren- Chad, Kristin, Erin and Emily; and three great grandchildren- Natalie, Madeline, and Chloe; one sister- Regina Beer of Williamstown and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service for Arlene Dickinson will be held Monday January 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM in Southview cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of North Adams in care of FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.