Frankford - Darlene was called by the Lord Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 and passed away surrounded by her family at Beebe Hospital after a long struggle with COPD and Cancer.
Darlene was a hard worker and the founder and co-owner of Seadogs golf package business and Bethany Beach Printing. She is survived by her loving husband, John W. Cordeaux, of Bethany; sons, Charles Coleman/wife Karen and granddaughter Christina Coleman of Frankford, David Coleman, and John Cordeaux Jr. ,both of Bethany; father, Paul A Carlson of Milton; brother, Charles Carlson/wife Jane of Felton; sister Carole Sieber/husband John of Lewes; nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Maryann and Elizabeth Tietbohl of Milton, Zack, Rebecca and Chloe Sieber of Lewes, Kathy, Bill, Nick, Alex and Kaitlyn Fintack of Newark, Daniel, Trisha, Elizabeth, and Andrew Carlson of Newark, Beau, Amy, and Paulina Borland of New Jersey, Kristin and Kelly Carlson; in-laws, Joe Campoli, Andrea and Shawn Bowen, Joe and Cass Campoli and family of Ohio, Larry and Dawn Cordeaux, Michael Cordeaux, Debbie Cordeaux and family.
Darlene was born in McKeesport, Pa. on Jun. 23, 1948 and lived in Delaware for 48 + years. Preceding her in death were her mother, Jeanne Carlson of Milton; brother, Paul Carlson Jr. of Lewes; nephew, Charles Paul Carlson of Felton; and sister-in-law, Margaret Campoli of Ohio; brother in-laws Al and Richard Cordeaux.
The family would like to express a special thanks to the EMT and Ambulance companies of both Millville and Bethany. The staff at the Tunnell Cancer Center (especially Dr. Peri and Liz) and the 4th floor doctors, nurses and staff at Beebe Hospital for their exception care. We would also like to thank the clients of Seadogs, Bethany Beach Printing and special friends Amy Vickers, Donna and Lester McManigle for their love and support. At Darlene request there will be no public services. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Tunnell Cancer Center. To offer words of comfort, or sign the guest book, visit www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com. Professional services entrusted to Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Millsboro.