Peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre in her 72nd year. Loving wife to the late Bill. Cherished mother of Thomas Dawson, Joao Duarte, Laurel Dawson, and the late Timothy Dawson. Treasured grandmother to William, Skyler, Faith, Kaelyn, the late Katie Lynn and the late Tagen-Mary. Great-grandmother to Aria, Evelyn, and Zaya. Beloved sister of Donna, Debbie, the late Joella and late Linda. Loving daughter of the late Ronald MacFarlane and Agnes Pollett.

Darlene was a proud member of Community Care Peterborough.

As expressions of sympathy, Darlene's family would appreciate donations to The Canadian Cancer Society.

A service will be held in late September and details will be announced once all has been finalized.