Arlene C. MacElman

Arlene Cecile MacElman, 82, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away September 8, 2026. Born in Manchester on October 16, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wilfrid E. and Lena R. (Raymond) Beaudet. Arlene attended West High School and lived in Bedford and Manchester. She fondly remembered time in Popham Beach, ME, before moving to FL in 2001.

Known for her strong work ethic, Arlene worked in one of Manchester’s historic mills, was a manager at the Goffstown McDonald’s, and retired from the Spring Hill Walmart pharmacy after years managing the Radio Grill.

Sweet, caring, and thoughtful, Arlene loved family holidays and baking her famous peanut butter fudge and whoopie pies. She took great joy in making themed cakes for her children and, years later, creating special birthday celebrations for her great-grandchildren. A lifelong Elvis fan, she proudly saw him live in 1977.

She is survived by her sons Ron, Jon, and Kenn MacElman; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Theresa (George) Hadley; and brother Edward Beaudet. She was predeceased by sister Lena M. Beaudet and brothers Henry “Hank” and George Beaudet.

SERVICES: A Committal Service will be held on Friday, September 18th at 11:00am in the Mausoleum at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd, Manchester, NH 03102.