Darlene R. Rocheleau

____________________________________________________________________________ WINCHENDON - Darlene Ruth (Cross) Rocheleau, 60 of 21 Jackson Ave, Winchendon, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at home. She was born in Athol, MA, on November 22, 1956, the daughter of the late Edward and the late Lois (Needham) Cross. Darlene grew up and spent most of her life in Winchendon. At the time of her death she was employed as a Deli manager at Ashburnham Market Place, prior to that, she was employed at IGA Supermarket for 17 years. An avid New England sports fan, Darlene especially liked the Red Sox and Pawsox. She leaves one daughter: Cherie Hart & her significant other, Neil Smith of Athol, MA and three sons: Shawn Cross & his wife, Holly, of Leominster, MA, Garrett Cross of Winchendon, MA, Cory Rocheleau of Winchendon, MA; Brothers: Larry Cross and Edward “Eagle” Cross, both of Winchendon; Two grandchildren: Caitlin Hart and Owen Cross, and a great-grandaughter, Aurielle Johnson. Darlene was also close with her neighbors, Omer and Francis who were always very good to her. She also leaves her cat, Kiki, who she loved very much. Calling Hours will be held Tuesday, May 16, from 10-11AM in the Lamoureux-Fletcher & Smith Funeral Home 105 Central St. Gardner, with a Funeral Service to follow at 11AM. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com Lamoureux-Fletcher & Smith Funeral Home 105 Central St. Gardner is directing arrangements.