Darlene J. Sampson

Darlene J. Sampson, 54 of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.  Darlene was born in Worcester where she attended high school.

Darlene is survived by her daughter, Ashley Troy of Leicester; her parents Douglas W. and Joan M. (Patenaude) Sampson of Worcester; a grandson, John Robert Hughes; three aunts, Judy Clarke and her husband Dennis, of Worcester, Joyce Bergman of Shrewsbury and Constance Southworth of Sterling; two uncles, Jim Patenaude of Millbury and Bill Smith of Worcester; many cousins and extended family.  She is predeceased by her son, John Walsh Troy, V in 2015.

Relatives and friends are invited to a period of calling hours on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 9-11 am with her funeral service immediately following at 11 am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester.  Burial will be held privately and at a later date.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to: Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St., Worcester, MA. 01606