Arlene L. Goodfriend, 88, died Wednesday evening January 13, 2016 at Samaritan Medical Center. Arlene Leta Youngs, born on August 15, 1927 in Watertown, NY was the daughter of Flossie and Levi Youngs. She attended and graduated from the Watertown City School District. Arlene married Kenneth J. Goodfriend on October 18, 1945 at Bethany Methodist Parsonage in Watertown. Arlene worked as a head cashier at A&P Grocery for many years. She was dedicated and loyal to the A&P and thoroughly enjoyed her time spent with wonderful coworkers who became lifelong friends. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon A. Alteri, Dianna L. Anderson and her husband George M. Anderson, Brownville. Three grandchildren Tawnya L. Richelieu, Chiara R. Alteri, George K. Anderson, and several great grandchildren. Two sisters Evelyn Hunt and Stella Passage (John). Two brothers Joseph Youngs (Lorraine) and Phillip Youngs (Barb). She is predeceased by her husband Kenneth Goodfriend; one brother Donald (Bud) Youngs; one sister Alice Andrews; one sister in law Nancy Youngs and two brothers in laws Leonard Hunt and Fred Andrews. Arlene will forever be remembered for her joyous, adventurous and generous spirit. She was always there for her family, friends and those in need. She had a true love for music, especially country and gospel. She played the violin in her high school orchestra and came from a long line of square dancers and fiddlers. She enjoyed the beauty of nature from a glorious rising sun to the exquisitely beautiful sunset. Her flower gardens were her pride and joy; an inspiration to behold. Arlene will be endlessly loved and forever missed. May she fly home on angel's wings? A spring burial will be planned by the family. Online condolences may be sent to Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter at dexterfuneralhome.com