Mrs. Darlene Hetherington, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012 at at the age of 59. Darlene was born in Chatham and was a daughter of Charles and Louise (Nadeau) Deighton. Beloved wife of Ron Hetherington. Loving mother of Jill (Brian Gagne) Hetherington and Chris Hetherington. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jarid and Gavin. Kind sister in law of Diane (Danny Janssens) Hetherington. Dear best friend of Bonnie Barnes, Bunny Atkins and Maureen Crowder. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Predeceased by a brother, Don Deighton. The late Darlene Hetherington is resting at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg, Ontario. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. from Holy Family Church, Wallaceburg. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Food Bank may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com. As a living memorial, a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Darlene Hetherington.