MATTAPOISETT — Arlene Clement Dexter, a young at heart 99, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on June 18, 2015 at home. Born in Hallowell, Maine, she was the widow of William Nye Dexter of Mattapoisett.
Arlene was a graduate of Hallowell High School and Gates Business College. She lived in Maine until moving with her husband to Mattapoisett permanently in 1964. Arlene was a certified appraiser, a member of the N.E. Appraisers Association, and the proprietor of the 1812 House Antiques in Mattapoisett. She was active in the antiques world for over 65 years, selling from her shop, at shows and on the Internet well into her 80's.
Arlene was an active volunteer for Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, and Mattapoisett Council on Aging FISH Org. She was past treasurer of Mattapoisett Historical Society, a member of Historic NE, Old Dartmouth Historical Society and Mattapoisett Women's Club.
She is survived by her daughter Betsy Dexter Ose and son-in-law Stanton Ose of Bristol, Rl and her grandsons Erik Dexter Ose of Chapel Hill, NC and Jared Alexander Ose of Providence, RI.
Burial will be private. A memorial service to celebrate Arlene's life will be held on September 10 at 2 pm at Ned's Point Lighthouse in Mattapoisett or in case of rain at the Mattapoisett First Congregational Church with a reception immediately following.
Donations in her name to the Mattapoisett Historical Society, 5 Church St., Mattapoisett would be welcome.