Darleen R. Bartlett, age 48, of Bruce Township, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2021. Darleen was the beloved wife of Jason Bartlett; best mother of David Bartlett; cherished daughter of Karen and Dale Wrubel; dedicated daughter-in-law of Carolyn and Frank “Bud” Bartlett; dear sister of Derek Wrubel and sister-in-law of Steve (Renae) Bartlett; loving granddaughter of Jane “Busha” and Eugene “Dzia” Wrubel; dearest niece of Joe Ouellette; treasured aunt of Cody and Stephanie Bartlett. She loved her furbabies, her dogs Bella and Bandit. Darleen was preceded in death by her grandparents Donald and Delphine Ouellette and uncles Michael, Robert, and Ronnie Ouellette. To the many that knew and loved Darleen, she was known as “Dar Baby”.
Darleen was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 28, 1973. She lived in the Southeastern Michigan area all of her life. Those who knew Darleen considered her the glue that kept everything together. She was skilled in many trades. She enjoyed crafting gifts to give to others, had a head for numbers, and absolutely loved putting on the Bartlett’s Boo Bash for Halloween. She will be greatly missed.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 2-8 PM at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, Michigan. A funeral service will follow also at Resurrection Funeral Home on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 11 AM, with the family receiving visitors starting at 10 AM. Final resting place Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Michigan Humane Society or Wounded Warriors Project.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resurrectionfuneralhome.com for the Bartlett family.
