Darlene Coogan

Raised in Old Saybrook, she enjoyed life along the Connecticut shoreline and was a proud employee of The Lee Company in Westbrook, where she worked for over 30 years. She also spent time volunteering, which brought her great joy and satisfaction. She loved cooking, entertaining and, most importantly, her family.

Darlene, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, is survived by her husband Gordon; two sons, James and his wife Carolyn, of South Glastonbury, Bryant and his wife Jennifer, of Clinton; three beautiful granddaughters, Alexa, Ella and Charlotte; five siblings; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday April 15th from 4-7pm at Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St., Clinton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in the name of Darlene Coogan to: The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries at P.O. Box 804, Essex Connecticut, USA 06426 or at, http://www.shorelinesoupkitchens.org. To sign the online guest book visit www.swanfh.com.