GREENVILLE- Arlene M. Jardine, 78, died January 16, 2013, at C. A. Dean Hospital in Greenville, surrounded by her family. She was born in Stratton on March 28, 1934, the daughter of Leonard and Daisy (Cameron) Cormier.

Arlene grew up in Greenville and graduated from Greenville High School. Arlene and Jim met in high school, were married in 1953, and have shared a beautiful life together ever since. They owned and ran the Log Cabin Restaurant for 13 years. She worked as a nurse's aide for several years at C.A. Dean Hospital, attended cosmetology school, and then worked as a beautician until her retirement, all while raising their 5 children in a loving home.

Arlene loved fishing and spending summers at their camp on Lake Hebron. She enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with family and friends. She was a caring and faithful person who was always visiting others, sharing her homemade soup or muffins and spreading the good news of the Lord with all she met. She was a wonderful wife, mother, "Nanny" and friend to so many.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jim Jardine of Greenville; 2 sons, Gerry Jardine of Greenville, Lenny Jardine and his wife, Brenda of Greenland, NH; 3 daughters, Sue Leland and her husband, Dave of Sangerville, Jan Martin and her husband, Buddy of Monson, and Jill Rich and her husband, Kyle of Windham; 6 grandchildren, Kourtney Ray and her husband, David and children, Davy and Katelyn; Russell Martin and Lisa Anderson and children, Aiden, Ben and Allie; Josh and Sarah Rich; and Patrick and Mary Jardine.

Visiting hours will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Greenville on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, from 2-4 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Greenville, on Thursday, January 24, at 11 A.M. with a luncheon to follow in the church hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to C. A. Dean Hospital, Greenville, ME or Holy Family Catholic Church, Greenville, ME.

Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Greenville.