Arlene Tofias Cohen

Arlene (Shube) Tofias Cohen, age 82, of Providence, RI, Falmouth, MA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at her residence. She was the wife of David A. Cohen and the late Allan Tofias.

Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late William and Sylvia (Jaffe) Shube and mother of the late David Marglous.

A graduate of Marblehead High School, Class of 1959, she went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University.

A longtime volunteer and board member of the Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Arlene also spent many years volunteering at the Friends’ Corner Gift Shop at the hospital. An avid golfer, Arlene enjoyed skiing, reading and playing card games, like bridge and canasta.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Debra Maltzman, and her husband Stephen of Natick, MA and Jennifer Marglous of Atlanta, GA; a daughter-in-law, Linda Marglous of Sharon, MA; four grandchildren, Jacob and Samantha Marglous and Allie and Ryan Maltzman; two brothers, George Shube and his wife Carol of Marblehead, MA and Richard Shube and his wife Mary Anne of Denver, CO. She is also survived by her beloved stepchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Friday, July 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in Sons of Israel and David Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the Cohen residence on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.

Those unable to attend can view Livestream at https://www.temple-beth-el.org/live-streaming

Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, David Marglous Fund, Suite 120, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.