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On February 14, 2026 Roberta "Bobbie" P. Darden passed away; devoted wife of the late Roger Darden; beloved mother of Sherry Cromwell and her husband Jim, Christine Spyridakos , and Charles Hensler and his wife Dawn; loving grandmother of Tina, Danielle, Holly, Alex, Adam and the late Jesse; cherished great-grandmother of Aaliyah, Arianna, Charlotte, Chloe and Benson; dear sister of Charlotte, Chick, also predeceased by 1 sister and several brothers. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 7:30 pm. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 6 - 8 pm.
Interment private
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