May 5, 1953 — May 20, 2025
Darlene Marie (Corey) Porter, formerly of Reading, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, at her home in Pelham, New Hampshire, at the age of 72.
Born on Tuesday, May 5, 1953, in Mars Hill, Maine, Darlene was the loving daughter of the late Glenwood Corey and Marilyn (Foster) Corey. Darlene was a warm, kind, caring & loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed.
Darlene worked for the Reading School Department for 32 years and served as President of the Secretaries Union for 30 years. She was involved in Scouting for over 25 years, where she accomplished many awards and accolades in the Boy Scouts of America. Darlene was also Past Matron of Priscilla Chapter #52 Order of Eastern Star.
Darlene was the beloved wife of Ronald Porter and the devoted mother of Corey Porter (and wife Danielle) and Ryan Porter. She was the cherished grandmother of Austin, Callie, Ethan, Emily, Savannah, Sean and twins Kasey and Morgan. Darlene was the dear sister of Dean Corey (and wife Linda), Ree Matthews, Kim Thompson (and husband Chris), and the late Kris Corey. She was the sister-in-law of Donna Erickson (and husband Gordon), Dianne Buckingham (and husband Thomas), Deborah Farrell (and late husband Thomas), Angela Stiles (and husband Glen) and Arthur Porter, Jr. Darlene was also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Funeral Mass Celebrating Darlene’s Eternal Life will be held on Wednesday, June 18th at 12pm in Saint Agnes Church, 186 Woburn Street in Reading, Massachusetts. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share memories with Darlene’s Family prior to the mass beginning at 10am in the church.
In lieu of flowers, she asked that any donations be made directly to St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn Street in Reading, Massachusetts.
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