Arline S. (Nelson) Hnilica, 63, formerly of Millbury, passed away March 21, 2006 in the care of her loving family. Her husband Anthony R. "Tony" Hnilica passed February 5, 2005. She is survived by 1 daughter, Susan Robinson, her husband Ken and their children Rachel and Philip all of Grafton; 1 son, Randy Hnilica, his wife Melinda and their children, Deanna, Jordan and Troy of Shrewsbury. Arline also leaves 2 sisters, Vivian Gustafson of Millbury and Evelyn Ask of Bolton CT; twin brothers, Ernest and Edwin Nelson both of Charlton, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Arline was born February 14, 1943 in Worcester to the late Edwin and Stella (Carlson). She was raised in Millbury, graduated from Millbury High School and has lived in Grafton 37 years. She attended The Chapel of The Cross Church in Southborough, was an excellent cook, enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Arline was a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose greatest joy was her family.