Darlene E. Plante

1966 - 2019

Darlene E. Plante obituary, 1966-2019, East Longmeadow, MA

BORN

1966

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Agawam Funeral Home, Inc

184 Main Street

Agawam, Massachusetts

Darlene Plante Obituary

Darlene E. Plante, 52, of East Longmeadow, beloved wife of Daniel Plante, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends after a valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born on March 27, 1966 in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of Margaret (Niksa) Berthiaume and grew up in Springfield. Darlene graduated from Cathedral High School in 1984. She met and married Dan in 1994 and lived in Agawam for several years before moving to East Longmeadow in 2001. She worked as the Lead Phlebotomist at Baystate Reference Lab in East Longmeadow for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends in the summer at Lucy’s house on Cape Cod. Darlene’s greatest joy in life was being a devoted mother. Besides her husband Dan, she leaves her 2 cherished daughters, Olivia and Catherine Plante of East Longmeadow; 2 step-children, Christopher Plante of Northampton, and Amanda McDevitt and her husband Steve of Brooklyn, NY; 7 siblings, Armand Berthiaume (Pauline) of Agawam, Bonnie Thulin of Burlington, CT, Bruce Berthiaume (Sheila) of Springfield, Theresa Ricard (Raoul) of Sturbridge, Richard Berthiaume of East Longmeadow, Roland Berthiaume (Tami) of East Longmeadow, and Marguerite Crane (Tony) of Enfield, CT; her dear friend Joanne DelNegro; as well as a multitude of greatly loved nieces, nephews and cherished friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Gary Berthiaume.
Her family will receive friends on Friday, March 15th from 4-7 PM at the Agawam Funeral Home, 184 Main St., Agawam. Her Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, March 16th at 9:30 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately for family. For those wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Dana Farber Institute, 450 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215.

Published by The Republican from Mar. 13 to Mar. 15, 2019.
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Susan Verner

March 15, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. I knew her through BRL. I loved her smile and laugh. She will be missed. Know that I am praying for your family.

Kim Bonin

March 15, 2019

Dear Roland, Tami and family,
I am so very sad and so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, sister-in-law, and Aunt. Her passing so young and from her battle with cancer is heartbreaking.
My deepest condolences to the Plante/Berthiaume family. My heartfelt sympathies to Darlene's immediate and extended family. My prayers that strength of family and friends hold you all up and your happy cherished memories pull you through this sad and difficult time. May God wrap her in his arms
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Marcia Kessler

March 15, 2019

To The Berthiaume and LaPlante Family, I am truly sorry for your loss of Darlene, My Heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. She was a beautiful person inside and out with an infectious smile. She will be missed by many.

Gene Piela

March 15, 2019

Sandra Longo

March 15, 2019

Gabrielle Berthiaume

March 15, 2019

Dan and Family , Your in My Thoughts and Prayers during This sad Passing of Darlene. Anna Mae Kavanagh-Reeves

Anna Mae Kavanagh-Reeves

March 15, 2019

a loved one

March 14, 2019

Rosemary Stella

March 14, 2019

Dan, so sorry for your loss. Darlene was an inspiration to many and I know she was always there for you when you needed her. I would love to be with you in person but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids

John DeLucchi

March 14, 2019

Dear Plante Family, I am so sorry to read that Darlene has passed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Yacovone

March 14, 2019

Dan and Bruce I am very sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you

Steve Bryant

March 14, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss.

Karen Beaulieu

March 14, 2019

Dear Berthiaume Family, I am so sorry to read that Darlene has passed. She was always so positive and cheerful. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Lori (O'Neil) Gaw

March 14, 2019

My Condolences to the entire Berthiaume Family. So sorry for your Loss.

Linda Ferrentino

March 14, 2019

a loved one

March 14, 2019

Alain Ricard

March 13, 2019

Olivia Plante

March 13, 2019

Keep smiling Darlene we miss you.

March 13, 2019

Dear Dan and Family,

Diane and I are so sorry to read of Darlene's passing, and are also sorry that we are out of the country and will be unable to attend services.

Please accept our condolences and we hope that your many fond memories of happy times with Darlene will fill your broken hearts and help to ease the pain of your loss.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May she Rest In Peace.

Marty and Diane Kearney

March 13, 2019

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