Darlene was born on September 4, 1943 to Julian Herman Richardson English and Florence Gertrude (LaChapelle) English in Seattle, Washington.
Darlene was a devoted mother, sister and friend. She spent her entire life in Washington State. She attended St. Therese Catholic Academy, Horace Mann Elementary School, and Pacific Alternate School. Most of her childhood life was spent in the Capitol Hill area.
Darlene took culinary classes at a trade school in Seattle where she met her children’s father, Octave Jules. She had a love of music and cooking, but due to health reasons, she was unable to pursue employment. Darlene loved to sing and play guitar and getting together with family and friends.
Darlene lived in Shoreline most of her adult life. When her health deteriorated, she was moved to Shoreline Health and Rehab where she lived until she passed.
Darlene’s many siblings, who have preceded her in death, include:
Eleanore MacArthur: 1922 – 1975
Charles English: 1924 - 1972
Robert English: 1930 - 2012
Jack English: 1931 - 2007
Marion Voss: 1934 - 2001
May Burgeson: 1936 – 2015
Jimmy English: 1939 - 1988
Mary Theresa Rose English: 1944 (19 days)
Darlene is survived by her two sons, Mark and Michael English, brother Leonard English, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Services will be held on June 28th, 2019. Flowers can be sent to St. Mark Church, or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mass Service: 11:00am – 12:00pm
St. Mark Church
18033 15th Pl NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Graveside Service: 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Holyrood Cemetery
205 NE 205th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Celebration of Life: 1:15pm – 3:00pm
St. Mark Church
18033 15th Pl NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Officiant: Father Joseph Mitchell
God saw you getting weary, so he did what
he thought best, he put his arms around
you and whispered come and rest.