Frary Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Arlene was the baby of the family and the last to pass. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip Snyder (1992). They were together for about 40 years, 20 of them married. Arlene was also predeceased by her mother, Pearl Perry Gemmill in 1957 and her dad, Howard Henry Woodley (Tam) in 1984; and her siblings (eldest to youngest); Richard Gemmill (2009), Myrtle Longshore (2005), Robert Gemmill (1983), Larry Gemmill (1994), Raymond Gemmill (2000), Joan Gemmill Compo (1993).

Arlene is survived by her daughter, Terri Gemmill Nautel and Richard, and grandson, Travis, of Canton/Heuvelton; her son, Duane Gemmill and wife, Melissa Denner and grandson, Bradley, of Ogdensburg; her son, Robert Gemmill and Bobbi Jo Holmes, and grandson, Andrew, of Ogdensburg, Robert Jr., serving in Armed Forces and lives with his mom in Ohio, her son, Scott and Stephanie Snyder, and grandchildren, Brooke, Brittany and Hunter of Ogdensburg, her son , Christopher and Anne Snyder, and grandchildren, Brandi, Kristen, Grace, and Jenna, of Ogdensburg; several loving nieces and nephews.

Arlene loved her family with every fiber of her being. There weren’t any boundaries that she wouldn’t cross to care for her family. She didn’t take life too seriously. She had a great sense of humor and in fact when asked where donations or contributions could be made she said with a smile and a giggle “to my children”. In her early years she loved to dance and sing, play bingo and pull tabs, later on as she got older she liked to play cards and drive her car.

Arlene had many friends young and old and was very close to some of her children’s friends. Some even called her Ma or Ma Snyder.

Words of Wisdom from Arlene’s Daughter, Terri

What we do for ourselves when we are alive, when we die, dies with us. But what we do for others, while we are alive, when we die remains immortal.

Words of Wisdom from Arlene’s Grandson, Andrew

A strong person stands up for themselves. Only a stronger person will stand up for others.

Calling hours will be at Frary Funeral Home on Monday, March 8, 2010 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. (immediate family) and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for family and friends. The following morning, memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. with Monsignor John Murphy officiating. A spring burial is planned and will be noted at a later date. Contributions and donations can be made to St. Mary’s Church, Catholic Charities, the Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center and the American Cancer Society on her behalf. A reception given by her son, Duane, and wife, Melissa will be held at the V.F.W. next door to the funeral parlor.

Thank you and God bless you!