Darlene I. Lawrence, 61, of Merrimack passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday April 30, 2015.

She was born on October 25, 1953 in Lowell, MA to Dana (Taylor) Isherwood and the late Francis Snay.

Darlene was last employed as a Pesticide Certification Coordinator for the State of New Hampshire's Department of Agriculture.

Darlene was passionate about life. She had many hobbies and interests including rock music, arts and crafts and love for Newfoundlands.

Members of her family include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Joe Lawrence and his wife Nenita of Merrimack, and Jason Lawrence of Manchester; a daughter, Jennifer Ladue of Merrimack; six grandchildren; a brother, Michael Snay of NC; four sisters, Susan Petrucelli of TN, Diane Snay-Paladino of Nashua, Carolyn Goosen and Janet Witherspoon of Oregon, along with several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack on Thursday May 7 from 4 – 8 PM. A service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday May 8 at 11 AM.

For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to That Newfoundland Place, Inc., 554 Pucker Street, Coventry CT 06238.