Darlene Cynthia LaMadeleine , age 80, sadly passed away at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, Vermont on September 20, 2024.  She was born in Newport, Vermont, daughter to Arman and Althea Sylvester, on November 22, 1943. Darlene was predeceased by her husband, Leo, her son-in-law Samuel of Derby, Vermont and her step-daughter, Donna LaMadeleine. She is survived by her two children, Cynthia Persha of Derby, Vermont and John Crowley and his wife Lisa from Chicopee, Massachusetts. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Christina Powers and her husband Matt of Troy, Vermont, Samantha Stanton and her husband Zach of Derby, Vermont, Matt Vierthaler and his wife Laura of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, Zachary Crowley of West Springfield, Massachusetts and many great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her stepchildren Doreen, David, Darryl, Darlene and Debbie LaMadeleine.

Darlene was a long time employee of Ethan Allen in Orleans as a chair assembler. She also worked at Newport Furniture sewing seat cushions for the miracle rocker and worked at the Belair Nursing Home as a housekeeper. Darlene was known for her great sense of humor. Her hobbies included camping, sewing, crocheting, and knitting.

Services will be held at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover, Vermont on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:30 PM.  Following the service, there will be a gathering at the Eastside restaurant in Newport, Vermont.

Darlene's children would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Maple Lane Nursing Home for the compassion and kindness they showed their mom over the years. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.