Salem - Darlene (Lussier) Pelletier, beloved, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many, passed, comforted by her family in the late evening hours on December 28 th at Advent Health Hospital in Zephyrhills, FL.

Born in Salem MA on October 31st, 1961, Darlene attended school in Salem and settled into married ife and motherhood, while raising her children in her grandmother's home. Darlene worked as a secretary and dispatcher at Reardon Oil for many years. In her free time Darlene enjoyed Backyard Barbecues and relaxing in her pool. Among many of Darlene's hobbies, her favorite was fishing and boating, while also spending time camping at Sebago Lake. Darlene's social activities included being a member of a Dart

League in Salem, and hosting her girlfriends for activities like Pokeno, Cribbage, and Bingo; with the occasional Tupperware party or two. Darlene enjoyed baking, with her well-known recipes, brownies and banana bread.

Darlene was a devoted wife to Dana Lussier, building memories and sharing a home together in Florida.

Darlene is survived by her children, Laurie Pellettier, Joseph Raymond, and Samantha Raymond; grandchildren, Aryella Saulnier and Bryant Harris; sister, Linda Gagnon and brother, Donald Pelletier, as well as nieces and nephews. predeceased by parents, Paul and Dorothy Pelletier, Brother

Michael Pelletier, and sister, Sandra Brown.

Darlene will be remembered for both her fiery spirit and outspoken nature, and

most of all, her love for all things coastal and appreciation for a beautiful sunset.

Services will be held privately.