Obituary of Arlene P Elliott

Arlene Palmer Elliott of Binghamton passed away peacefully on November 29, 2013. She was 96 years old. Arlene is predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Boyd W. Elliott. Arlene, the consummate wife and mother, was always ready to offer a warm cup of tea and a supportive smile. Her life was occupied with her love of her family. She is survived by her children and their families: her son, John and Sharon and their daughter Cailin; daughter, Nancy; and son, Steven, all of Binghamton; her son, Frederick and Catherine and their daughter Abigail and her husband Louie Ricciardone of Bath, ME; her daughter, Judy, her husband Tom Wilkinson and her daughter Lindsey Backus Forman and her husband Derrick of Schwenkville, PA. She is also survived by three beautiful great-grandchildren, Maxwell and Lyra Ricciardone and Victoria Forman. Her sister, Lucille Snyder, of Rochester survives as well as three nieces, Roberta Tarbell, Karen Stewart, and Barbara Kupfrain. Arlene was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, Phelps Mansion Museum, and the Binghamton Club. She was an active volunteer in the community, supporting the arts and the children's interests. Arlene was also an accomplished watercolorist who enjoyed translating nature's beauty through her paintings. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton on Friday, December 27, 2013, from 2-3:30. A memorial service will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton, NY 13901.