Obituary: Darlene F. Doyle of Killingworth

Information and photo via Guilford Funeral Home

On Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 Darlene F. Doyle of Killingworth, and a longtime resident of Guilford passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Darlene was born in New Haven on January 13, 1948, and was the daughter of Ruth Taylor and the late Ray Clinton. She was the loving and devout mother of Jason Doyle and his wife Elizabeth of Easton. Darlene moved to Killingworth in 2009 to be with her loving sister Sharon and brother-in-law Richard Cruz.

They had an incredible bond. She loved her nieces and nephews like her own children; Broden (Christine), Brandt (Nicole), Trevor (Jen), Abbey (Kevin), Taylor and their respective and adoring children who were very special in her extra big heart. Her dear sisters (“Amazon” Pam & Linda) were gained when her father remarried. She began her career with the United States Marshall Service then joining the United States Post Office. Darlene was incredibly generous and thoughtful, always putting others before herself.

She had incredible love and compassion for animals and their welfare. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Apr. 25 from 4 – 7 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Apr. 26 at 11 a.m. in North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd, Guilford. Burial will follow North Guilford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to The Animal Haven, 89 Mill Rd, North Haven, CT 06473 ; www.theanimalhavenct.org
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