Arlene M. Brice of West Chester

Arlene M. Brice, age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 4:44 pm on June 27th at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. due to a blood staph infection.

She was born to Joseph and Arneta Sykes August 8, 1954 in Staten Island, NY. She was the youngest of six children.

She was a graduate of Unionville High School class of 1972.

She was former President of The Scottish Terrier Club of Greater New York and Editor of the Scotty Scoop for many years. An Award winning Scottish Terrier breeder who finished many Champion Scottish Terriers.

She worked as a business owner alongside her mother at the Families Produce stand on Route 202 in Chadds Ford, Pa. for 30 years. Most recently, she was employed at The Dentists of Brinton Lake in Glen Mills, Pa.

She married the love of her life Gregory, December 16, 1972 and was a proud mother of 2 boys. Arlene truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with friends and family, dog clubs/shows, and spending time with her Grandchildren.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Gregory of 44 years; a sister, Arneta Sykes (Joe Lewis); children, Daniel (Angel) and Jamie (Lindsey) and grandchildren, Clara Jean, Collin, Sadie and Ella.

Services and Interment will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home Inc., West Chester, 610-696-1181, www.DellaFH.com.