Darlene M. Roy – 72, Murray Siding, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday evening, May 13, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Roland and Effie May (Nelson) Roy.

Darlene was a certified hairdresser and worked for Marie’s Beauty Salon and then on her own, going to various nursing homes and hospitals to do people’s hair there. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and at the cottage in Brule Shore and enjoyed doing crafts, especially tole painting.

Darlene is survived by her spouse, Erven "Erv" Trefry; sons, Steven (Noreen) Lane, Valley; Shannon Lane, Murray Siding; grandchildren, Suzanne Denise Lane, Jayme Lynn Gloade; step-granddaughter, Carri-Ann Blunden; great grandchildren, Annabella Rose Lane, Melia Elizabeth Lane; sisters, Rita (John) Munro, North River; Carol (William) Leblanc, Bible Hill; brother, Carl (Wendy) Roy, Bible Hill; sisters-in-law, Ella Roy, Truro; Sylvia Roy, Brookside; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her granddaughter, Melanie Lane Gloade; sisters, Gladys (Leonard) Gostick, Mary Roy; brothers, Russell Roy, Clair Roy, Vincent Roy.

Private family interment will be held in Crossroads Cemetery, 110 Salmon River Road, Valley. If so desired, donations in Darlene’s memory to Maggie’s Place Family Resource Centre are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Darlene’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com