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Obituary: Darlene (Plourde) Galko, 84, Of Wallingford

Besides her flower gardens, she loved to read while enjoying a glass of wine by the ocean, especially in Myrtle Beach.

Darlene (Plourde) Galko
Darlene (Plourde) Galko (Image via Wallingford Funeral Home)

WALLINGFORD, CT — (From Wallingford Funeral Home): Darlene (Plourde) Galko, 84, of Wallingford, passed away on October 26, 2022 at home with her family by her side after losing a three-year battle with ALS.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this picture says it all. Besides her flower gardens, she loved to read while enjoying a glass of wine by the ocean, especially in Myrtle Beach.

She leaves behind her husband of 66 years David, three adult children: Rita, David Jr. and Kristine. Five grandchildren: Justine, Tara, Matthew, Robert, and Johnpaul. Four great grandchildren: Harley, Bria, Gunnar, and Sydney. Also, her extended family members, friends, especially Evelyn, and her daily support dog Bella.

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You will be deeply missed by all.

Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home.

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For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Wallingford Funeral Home here.

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