Arlene Trombly Holcomb

WASHINGTON – Arlene Trombly Holcomb, 68, of Vermont Route 110 passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on November 19, 1952, in Newport News, Virginia, she was the daughter of Robert and Charlotte (Pallas) Trombly, Sr.   After her birth, her family moved to Vermont where Arlene attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.  After high school, Arlene joined the U.S. Army.

On July 4, 1992, Arlene married Charles “Chucky” Holcomb in Barre.  Following their marriage, they made their home in Barre before settling in Washington.  Charles passed away in 2019.

Arlene was employed as a custodian at U32 High School, retiring after 25 years of service.  She also sold Avon Products for 40 years.

She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #10 in Barre and in her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking, making chocolates and most of all, she enjoyed time spent with her two grandchildren and her beagles.

Survivors include her son, Travis Trombly and his wife, Dawn; her grandson Jeffrey Trombly and her granddaughter, Maelynn Trombly; her brother Robert Trombly, Jr., and his wife, Carol and her sister Penni Aubut as well as four nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Charles Holcomb; her sister Wanda Trombly and her brother Jeffrey Trombly.

The service to honor and celebrate Arlene’s life will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Fire Department, 51 Firehouse Lane, Washington, VT  05675, or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.