Arlene R. Portland

Services have been scheduled GEORGETOWN – Arlene R. Portland, 75, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Cadia Healthcare Renaissance in Millsboro. She was born in New York, NY on May 1, 1944 to the late Vincent and Theresa Falzone and had no siblings. Arlene was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and the Columbiettes Auxiliary. She was a graduate of Buffalo State University of New York with a degree in Elementary Education and received a Certificate for Special Education from Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ. Arlene taught in Morris County, NJ, working with children with autism, along with teaching piano from her home. Arlene is survived by her husband, Louis A. Portland; two children, Scott (Kelli) Portland of Milford, NJ and Carol (Keith) Ketterman of Baltimore, MD; and a granddaughter, Kaylee Ketterman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 11:30 at Mary Mother of Peace Church, 30839 Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, DE. Inurnment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro. All in attendance must wear a mask and adhere to social distancing and gathering protocols.