Obituary of Arne Clausen

Arne Clausen, a longtime resident of Woburn, passed away on July 27, 2020 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. He was 91 years of age. Arne was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on November 16, 1928 the son of the late Lauritz and Antje (Pietszch) Clausen. Arne was the brother of the late Henni Fryatt and her husband Bill of Maynard, MA. Arne attended Somerville High School. He proudly served his country during WW II in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged as a Private First Class on December 10th of 1947. He worked for the First National Bank of Boston for over 30 years, until his retirement in the fall of 1988. Arne was a strong and steadfast family man. He had an affinity for reading and old movies and would never turn down a great cup of coffee! His math abilities were second to none and the sweet aroma of his pipe permeating through the house will be sorely missed. Our dearest husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend will forever be in our hearts and remembered with the greatest of love. Arne was the beloved husband of Eleanor L. (Tarbell) Clausen. Devoted father of Alan S. Clausen and his wife Barbara of Woburn, Eric Clausen and his wife Francine of Gloucester, Karen Piatkowski and her late husband Paul of Londonderry, NH, and Lisa L. Clausen of Woburn. Loving grandfather of Erica and Randi Clausen, Robyn Borsic and her husband Brock, and Jill Powers and her husband Jaime. Loving great grandfather of Michael, Madyson, Haylee and Briella. Arne is also survived by loving nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at the Graham Funeral Home 3 Arlington Rd. Woburn on Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 10am-12pm. A private graveside service with military honors will be held at Woodbrook Cemetery in Woburn. Due to covid-19 restrictions, we kindly ask people to wear a face covering, and maintain social distancing. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Arne’s memory to The North Congregational Church, 896 Main St. Woburn, MA 01801; or Mass Commission for the Blind, 600 Washington St. Boston, MA 02111.