Arlene M. Botham

May 21, 1934 - April 17, 2016

Arlene M. Botham, age 81, of Hope, NY passed away Sunday April 17, 2016 at the Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown, NY. She was born in Montclair, NJ on May 21, 1934. The daughter of the late; Samuel D. and Anna Lally Lougheed. She was a graduate of Pompton Lakes High School class of 1952. She married Edwin G. Botham on September 19, 1955, whom predeceased her on April 10, 2000. Together they started their family where her purpose in life was to be a great mother. Hobbies included writing poetry, gardening, bowling and shopping. Her sense of humor and contagious laugh will be missed by all who loved her. Survivors include her children; Gary E. Botham of Hope, NY, Debra A Ransom and fiancé David W. Wilson of Hope, NY, Terri J Hitchings and Ned of Tucson, AZ and Elaine M Laprezioso and Dominic of E. Stroudsburg, PA. Three grandchildren Robert A Ransom, Christi Nusbaum, Casey Hitchings and five great grandchildren Ava Ransom, Alea Ransom, Robert S Ransom, Hailey Hitchings and Aria Nusbaum and her sister; Nancy Linn and brother; Robert Lougheed. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Edwin; a daughter Sandra Lee Botham, and brothers; Donald Lougheed, Daniel Lougheed and her sister; Patricia Kaiser. A graveside service will be held on Thursday April 21, 2016 at Laurel Grove Cemetery, 295 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wells Nursing Home, 201 W. Madison Ave., Johnstown, NY 12095. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.