Newton,NC—Arlene L. Munsey,89, formerly of Bath, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Trinity Ridge in Hickory, NC.

     She was born in Lisbon, on August 21, 1931, daughter of Napoleon H. and Evelyn (Cothran) Gagne. She was the second of eight children.

     She married Thomas “Elliot” Munsey on November 18, 1949. She was a homemaker and worked at Arrowhart of Brunswick for several years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and crafting.

     She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas “Elliot” Munsey on October 6, 2015.

     She is survived by a daughter, Brenda L. Watkins of Newton, NC, a son, Thomas E. Munsey, Jr. of Sabattus, a brother, Leonce Gagne of Topsham, five granddaughters, Katherine “Katie” Cullen and her husband Tom, Tiffany Hudgell and her husband, Don, Suzi Munsey, Tabitha Vannah and her husband Russ, and Amanda Boucher, four great granddaughters, Gemma Cullen, Sara Hudgell, Taylor Vannah, and Zoie Chadburn, two great grandsons, Bobby Chadburn and Deacon Munsey, and several nieces and nephews.

     A graveside service will be held for Arlene and her husband Thomas “Elliot” Munsey at 10 AM on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath.  Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St. Bath.  Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.