#Middlebury #Obituary
Mrs. Justine Brockway (Upson) Arnold, a lifelong Middlebury resident, passed away peacefully at her home on July 21.
Justine was born in Waterbury June 23, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles Hiram Upson and Gertrude Whittemore Upson of Middlebury. She was pre-deceased by her former husband, Charles Granniss Arnold, as well as her daughter, Justine Arnold Smith, and a son, Charles Granniss Arnold Jr. She is survived by her son Jonathan P. Arnold and wife, Lauri, of Louisville, Ky.; her son David W. Arnold of Dorset, Vt.; four grandchildren; her sister, Thyrza Upson Christel and husband, Norbert, of Middlebury; and brother, Charles Hiram Upson III of Washington, Conn.; eight nieces and nephews; 15 great-nieces and nephews; and many cousins.
She was educated in local schools, at the Westover School in Middlebury and Sarah Lawrence College. In her younger years, she was an active volunteer locally. She also was a longtime member of the Middlebury Congregational Church.
Justine’s later years were spent in good health and filled with her love for her home and family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Westover Fund, 1237 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT 06762.
A memorial service was held July 28 at Middlebury Congregational Church. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com
