Arlene Beverly Gemba Obituary

The passing of Arlene Beverly Gemba of Norwood, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 18, 2025 at the age of 95. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon Drake and Gertrude Drake of Norwood, MA; her sisters, Bernice Urquhart of Millis, MA and Phyllis Oelschlagel of Walpole, MA; her great grandchildren, Nolan Lawrence of Blackstone, MA and Marley Lawrence; and her husbands, Robert F. Gemba (Janet) of Norwood, MA, Eric Rutan of Melrose, MA, Denny and Scott Rallis of Lebanon.

She is survived by: her husband Donald B. Lawrence (Brad); her grandchildren, Julie Lawrence of St. Louis, MO, Donald, Michelle Lawrence III of Blackstone, MA, Zach Lawrence of Medway, MA, Daniel W. Lawrence Jr. of Providence, RI, Jessica McPhee, Michelle Petrosh, Ross, Wes Gemba, Alex, Justin McLeish, Christopher Costello, Chelsi, Xie and Oliver Gemba; her great grandchildren, Shannon, Caitlin, Keira McPhee, Emily, Jacob, Colin Petrosh, Molly, Harrison McLeish, Michael, Dean McLeish, Aura Gemba and Bryson Deller; Denise Lawrence of Norwood, MA, David, Patricia Lawrence of St. Louis, MO, Dale of Medway, MA, Daniel, Tanya Lawrence of Walpole, MA and Debra Jean Lawrence of Norwood, MA.

In place of flowers, donations to the Special Olympics would be appreciated.