HOWLAND – Darlene F. Wallace, 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Nov. 10, 2010, at Cummings Healthcare with her family by her side, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 5, 1952, in Lincoln, daughter of William and Phidelma (Batchelder) Wallace. Darlene was a 1972 graduate of Penobscot Valley High School. She was an active member of Howland Baptist Church, serving on the communion committee. She was also a nursery worker, choir member, Sunday school teacher and Awana worker. She was a die-hard fan of Jeff Gordon, the Boston Red Sox and the University of Maine Men’s Hockey team. Darlene worked numerous years as a certified nurse’s aide at local nursing homes, as well as a librarian for the town of Howland. She is survived by her mother, Phidelma Wallace; brother, Scott Wallace and his wife, Terry, of Howland; her sister, Susan Sides and her husband, Dale, of Levant; two special nephews, Darin Wallace and his wife, Jessica, and Nathan Wallace; a very special niece, Elise Sides; a great-niece, Ciyera Wallace; and a great-nephew, Logan Wallace. She was predeceased by her father. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Howland Baptist Church with the Rev. Alan Porter officiating. Interment will be at Edinburg Cemetery. In memory of Darlene, donations may be made to Howland Baptist Church Awana Fund. For an online guest register and to leave written condolences, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.
DARLENE F. WALLACE
