Arlene Meissner, 53

GEORGETOWN - Arlene Meissner of Georgetown died Tuesday, May 1, 2007, in her residence. She was 53.

Arlene was born in Amityville, N.Y., daughter of Edward and Ann Meissner.

She was an extremely spiritual person who was a devoted Catholic. She was also a Tendai Buddhist and a Reiki Master. She was a member of the Metropolitan Community Church, Rehoboth Beach.

Arlene's greatest love was animals. She was also very compassionate to the elderly and those in need. She loved traveling and good food.

She formerly operated a restaurant in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and had also worked at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant and the Tanger Outlet Mall offices.

She is survived by her domestic partner, Bari Brustman of Georgetown; and two brothers, Edward Meissner of Georgetown, and Kenneth Meissner of Long Island, N.Y.

Funeral services will be Friday at 5 p.m. in Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. The Rev. Tom Bodache will officiate.

Graveside services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the National Humane Society, 40 E. Main St., Newark, DE 19711.