Arlene D. (Varney) Harriman passed away on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Belfast, ME.  Arlene was born in Camden Maine on October 28, 1952, to Howard Varney and Marion (Lane) Varney.

Arlene grew up in the Camden-Rockport area and graduated from Camden-Rockport High School.  She was a stay-at-home mom until her girls were older and was a Girl Scout leader during that time.   Arlene decided to attend cosmetology school and became a beautician and worked at various salons before deciding to open her own salon, “Curl up and Dye”.  She ran a very successful business for 20+ years before retiring. 

Arlene enjoyed spending time with her family; she also enjoyed camping very much.  Arlene was a very caring mother, mimi, wife and friend.  She was always happy, which made it easy for her to make many friends.

Arlene was predeceased by her parents Howard and Marion Varney, by her sister Esther Davies, and by her daughter Traci (Clukey) Perry.  Surviving are her loving husband, Tracy E. Harriman of Belfast, ME; her daughter Laurie Haynes and her partner Rick of Lincolnville, ME; her sister Susan Willey of Old Orchard Beach, ME; her brother-in-law Chris Davies of Londonderry, NH; her treasured grandchildren, John Haynes, Angel Haynes, Makayla Christensen, all of Lincolnville, ME; Jasmine and Audrey Elkins (Axel) from Texas; her niece Debbie (Willey) Anderson of Breman, ME; Rhiannon Davies and her husband Adam Vadney, Megan Davies and her partner Tom of Londonderry NH; a nephew Jeremy Willey of Owls Head, his son Colby Willey and Colby’s daughter Ellie; a great niece Tasha Anderson of Breman, ME and her son Ace; a great nephew Trevor Anderson of Breman, ME, Trenton Parkhurst, and Tanner Vadney of NH; a cousin, Richard Eaton, and many more cousins. 

"My family and friends have made the story of my life"

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10-11am at the Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast ME followed by an 11am funeral service.  Memories and condolences may be shared on her tribute wall.