Obituaries

Obituary: Ellen M. (Baker) Arneson, Former Needham Resident

Obituary from Hurley Funeral Homes:

Ellen M. (Baker) Arneson, 98, of Hanson, formerly of Randolph and Needham, passed away Dec. 22, 2013.

She was wife of the late Albert Arneson. 

Born in Needham Heights, Ellen was raised in Wollaston and graduated from Stetson High School in Randolph. She attended Perry Normal in Boston for teaching.

Ellen enjoyed music, painting, and was an avid Red Sox fan. She also enjoyed playing the piano at the Bridgewater Nursing Home.

She leaves her children Thomas Arneson of Valrico, Fla., Peter Arneson of Smithfield, R.I. and Wendy Hess of Hanson; her six grandchildren; and her seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Frank Baker.

At the family’s request, funeral services are private. 


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