Gladstone – Darlene AnnMarie Chouinard, 82, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022.
Darlene was born in Pelkie, MI on August 13th, 1939. She attended Baraga High School, graduating in 1957. She was working at the Douglas Hotel in Houghton where she met the love of her life, Lawrence Chouinard Jr. and they married on September 13th 1958. In 1962 they returned to the Gladstone area where they built their home and raised their family. They were members of Holy Family Church in Flat Rock.
Darlene and Lawrence were happily married for 62 years and raised 11 children. They have 33 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Darlene is survived by 10 of her children: Joseph (Sandy) Chouinard, Steven Chouinard, Daniel (Brenda) Chouinard, Donald (Julie) Chouinard, Ronald (Jodi) Chouinard, Deborah (Rodney) Sturdy, Todd (Julie) Chouinard, Michael (Jessi) Chouinard, Nicholas (Wendy) Chouinard and Alicia (John) Collegnon. Siblings: Gerry (Clyde) Golden and Keith (Carrole) Perrow. She is also survived by her in-laws: Larry Tarvas, Robert (Cecilia) Chouinard, Dennis Chouinard, Dave Watjen, Jim Chouinard, Sharron (Don) Stengel, Raymond (Pam) Chouinard, Gary (Marcela) Chouinard Sr., Tom (Sue) Chouinard, Janice Roberts, Cherese (Pat) Sovey, and Terry Hudson.
Darlene was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Chouinard (November 2020); her parents William and Cecile (Destrampe) Perrow; her daughter Renee AnnMarie Chouinard (September 1980); her brothers Frank (Penny) Perrow, Robert Perrow and her sister Lorraine Tarvas; her in-laws: Joanne Perrow, Mary Ann (James) Gascon, Gerald “Butch” Roberts, and Sandra Watjen.
Darlene was a home-maker, enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, camping, canning, golfing, family get-to-gethers and playing games. Darlene and Lawrence were snowbirds, wintering in Arizona for 22 years where she enjoyed her water aerobics, Purple Ladies group, and crafting.
Darlene will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her…
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Flat Rock. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 3:00 PM with Fr. Sebastian Chacko officiating. A luncheon will follow in the parish hall.
Kelly (Bussineau) Rathbun - Castle rock, CO
I have such fond memories of Darlene. She will be missed. Love, Kelly (Bussineau) Rathbun
Phil/Virginia Petersen - Gladstone, MI
To all of the Chouinard family,
Met Larry and Darlene many years ago when we were involved in Gladstone Youth Wrestling. Darlene always had a beautiful smile and was the first to say “hello.” Regardless where we met up we always shared information to what the kids were doing and left each other company with a “see you next time”. Darlene surely loved her family and was proud of each and every one. She was dedicated to whatever task she was doing. She is now home with Larry, Renee and the rest of her family. To the family, keep those memories close to your hearts–she was one special lady. Our prayers and sympathies are with you all.
Maxine Vallier - Gladstone,, Mi
To the Chouinard family, So sorry for your loss. Darlene was a very good person. She will be missed. Jerry and Maxine Vallier
Paula Hillier Davis - Duncan, SC
Fond memories of the Chouinard family. We are sorry for your loss.
The children of Dale and Olive Hillier
Ruth Szukalowski - Gladstone , MI
To the Chouinard family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, another angel went home. God Bless and keep you strong. Ruth Szukalowski
Jim and Shirley Hinderaker - Otisville, Mi
So sorry for the family’s loss we knew both from Arizona. They both were such a good couple we went up to there area a few times And always seen them when we in the area