Darlene White passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the Orchard Nursing Centre in North Granville following a long illness.
Darlene was born on Sept. 17, 1944, in North Granville, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Hatch) McCullen Sr.
Darlene was a former Washington County Pomona Grange princess in 1962. She was an avid collector of hummingbirds and Beanie Babies. She enjoyed going on Sunday rides with her loving husband, Walt, and listening to Neil Diamond music. Darlene was loved and respected by all who knew her, and a dear friend to many. Darlene most recently had been employed at Yankee Dollar, but was also employed by Ames Department Store where she worked from opening day to closing day. She will be remembered with much fondness by her co-workers. Darlene also enjoyed flowers and gardening.
She is survived by her husband, Walter White; a son Joseph, and his wife, Cindy, of Comstock; and a daughter Linda White and her husband, Chanaka, of Monmouth, N.J. In addition she is survived by a brother, Jack McCullen, and a sister, Beverly Potter, both of North Granville. Darlene was also blessed with a grandchild, Jillian White; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Darlene was predeceased by a brother, Ronald McCullen, and a sister, Shirley Breault.
A funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 2, at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, Burial followed at the Truthville Cemetery. Calling hours were held Sunday, Aug. 1, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Darlene’s memory to the CR Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, Pruyn Pavillion, Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801 or to the charity of one’s choice.