The sudden passing of Darlene Lauris Dobson, 61, of Dorchester, NB, occurred on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.  Born in Sackville, Darlene was the only daughter of Helen (nee McKinnon) and the late Raymond Phinney.

Darlene was a member of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Dorchester.

Darlene's life philosophy was to care for others, whether it was at work or home and in the community.  She was always planning and organizing fundraisers and social functions to bring people together.  She was always one to put other's needs before her own.

She will be dearly missed by her husband of thirty-seven years, Gaius Dobson, of Dorchester; her children, Andrew, Jonathan and Chris; her mother, Helen; as well as three brothers, Malcolm (Brenda) Phinney, Gregory Phinney, and Jeffrey Phinney; her Aunt Leona (George) Addie; cousin, Naomi (Ron) Kirkbride, and several nieces and nephews and close cousins.

Darlene was predeceased by her father, Raymond.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (506-364-1300) from where a time of visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 6-8 pm.  A funeral service will take place at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Dorchester, on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 2 pm, with interment to follow in the Dorchester Rural Cemetery.

Donations in Darlene's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or the Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Darlene's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.