Jacobs-Arlene F. ( Steir) of Wellesley , formerly of Needham and Chestnut Hill,on Monday September 19, 2011. Beloved wife of Benjamin “ Buddy” Jacobs. Devoted mother of Karyn Jacobs of Needham and Steven Jacobs and his partner Don Ortiz of New York City , NY. Loving sister of Temi Hyde of CA and the late Martin Steir. Services at Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Ave. Needham on Wednesday September 21 at 10:00 am.Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will be returning to Temple Beth Shalom until 8:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday 2-8pm.In lieu of flowers Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Shalom or the Multiple Sclerosis Society- Greater New England Chapter , 101A First Ave, Suite 6 Waltham, MA 02451