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Arlene <I>Davis</I> Davis-Rudd

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Arlene Davis Davis-Rudd

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3 Apr 2019 (aged 82)
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New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA Add to Map
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Arlene Davis-Rudd, 82, Icon, daughter of New Haven, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Ms. Davis-Rudd was known for her lifelong commitment to improving the lives of others and advocating for marginalized communities both locally and nationally. This tireless advocate was a seasoned politico and trusted journalist, determined to preserve Black History. Her brilliant mind, quick wit and warm heart were loved and admired by all who knew her. Ms. Davis-Rudd is survived by her daughter, Dawn Rudd; longtime love Marc Charon; countless nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews as well as extended family and a community of friends. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Leora Davis; brother, John Davis, Jr.; and former husband, Matthew Stanford Rudd, lll. There are no words to adequately express the weight of this loss for family members, those who were blessed to call her friend and the communities she impacted for over 7 decades. Arlene Davis-Rudd will forever live in our hearts, minds and spirits.
Arlene Davis-Rudd, 82, Icon, daughter of New Haven, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Ms. Davis-Rudd was known for her lifelong commitment to improving the lives of others and advocating for marginalized communities both locally and nationally. This tireless advocate was a seasoned politico and trusted journalist, determined to preserve Black History. Her brilliant mind, quick wit and warm heart were loved and admired by all who knew her. Ms. Davis-Rudd is survived by her daughter, Dawn Rudd; longtime love Marc Charon; countless nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews as well as extended family and a community of friends. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Leora Davis; brother, John Davis, Jr.; and former husband, Matthew Stanford Rudd, lll. There are no words to adequately express the weight of this loss for family members, those who were blessed to call her friend and the communities she impacted for over 7 decades. Arlene Davis-Rudd will forever live in our hearts, minds and spirits.

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  • Added: Mar 27, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225048431/arlene-davis-rudd: accessed ), memorial page for Arlene Davis Davis-Rudd (13 Mar 1937–3 Apr 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 225048431, citing Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by Tigerr (contributor 48454204).