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Darlene McManus Obituary

LINCOLN - Darlene G. McManus, 67, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in the Philip Hulitar, Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Center, Providence. She was the wife of Terrence J. McManus. They have been married for the past 23 years.

Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ida (Savage) Wheeler. She had lived in Lincoln for the past 13 years, having previously resided in Warwick.

She enjoyed arts and crafts, singing and all music in general, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

As a member of the Elks Lodge #850, in Woonsocket she served on the veterans committee and the audit committee.

Darlene was employed as a Forms Specialist for MetLife Insurance Company for 11 years until her retirement. Previously she worked for The Warwick Beacon. After her retirement she provided after school care for children that were very special in her life.

Along with her husband, she is survived by her 3 sons and a daughter: Russell Boulris of Middleburg, FL. and his wife Nicole, Nathan Boulris and his wife Alyne of Vassalboro, ME., Tyler Ferguson of North Providence, and Kristin McManus-Guisti and her husband Joseph of Pawtucket. She is also survived by her twin sister Doreen Bouvier and her husband Jim of Woonsocket, her sister: Donna Wheeler Roberts and one brother Gary Wheeler both of Starke, FL. She also had 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Debbie Crews of Lawtey, FL.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Darlene's Life Celebration to begin with Visiting Hours on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 11 AM to 2 PM. A Prayer Service will be held at 1:30 PM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road Cumberland. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 1085 North Main Street Providence, RI 02904.

Online memorial: jjduffyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Sep. 12 to Sep. 27, 2023.

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Sue DeAmaral

August 30, 2024

Darlene, It's been a year since you went home to Heaven. Heaven is a better place with you. I'm sure you're singing, laughing, and smiling with all the angels. You're happy, smiling face is greatly missed. You're forever in my thoughts. :)

Joy

September 21, 2023

Thank you for always being there for me when I was growing up. The world lost a beautiful soul way to soon. I love you auntie, until we meet again.

Sue DeAmaral

September 4, 2023

I sat next to Darlene at MetLife. She was always smiling and broke in song so many times at work. She always made me laugh and smile. Terry and Doreen, I'm so sorry for your loss. Darlene will be missed tremendously. May she rest in peace. I will keep Darlene and all her family in my prayers.

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