Darlene Dale

She was 76, of Stratford passed away peacefully at University Hospital, London on May 27, 2026. Born in London, Ontario, March 15, 1950, daughter of the late Charles and May Grainger.

Darlene Dale is survived by her husband and best friend Michael Dale. Sister to Margaret Simons. Sister-in-law to Mildred Clarke, Toni Johnston and Tom Hunter. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and their families.

Predeased by brothers James Grainger (Edith), Gordon Clark, sisters Marguerite Jantzi (Allan), Kathleen Holden (Clarance) and sisters-in-law Sandy Hunter and Gloria Brownley (Carl).

Darlene worked for Dura Automotive for 26 years until her retirement. She had a love for animals and always had pets around the house.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a graveside service at Avondale Cemetery, 4 Avondale Avenue, Stratford (Section 14) on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations in Darlene’s memory may be made the Stratford Perth Humane Society through the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com