Darlene G Martin

Darlene Gale Martin, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her home in Orlando, FL. She was born September 28, 1935, in Muskegon,MI, to George and Maxine (Bean) Sinen. She was a 1953 graduate of North Muskegon High School. She married Clemente D. Martin on February 5, 1971, in Orlando, FL. The two were introduced by a mutual friend named “Candy” and a short time later fell in love and married one another. 

Darlene was a Realtor in the Orlando area and enjoyed it. She also worked at the local YMCA in Pensacola and Orlando. Ultimately, she became a teacher's assistant for kids with special needs at Chickasaw Elementary and loved working with and helping children. After retiring, she volunteered at Florida Hospital for several years, which suited her servant heart.  

Darlene enjoyed meeting with her retired girlfriends once a month for breakfast. When she was younger, she was part of a Bridge Club and enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends. She also loved to dance and was known to do the “twist” like no other. She also loved playing the piano and her favorite song to play was, “Release me” by Engelbert Humperinck. 

Darlene truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting with friends, spending time with family, eating sweets (especially scotcheroos), or eating lunch with her husband at the local Olive Garden. She had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. 

Darlene’s main passion was being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was proud and loved all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren dearly. 

Darlene is predeceased by her parents George and Maxine (Bean) Sinen, her brother George Sinen, her sister Lois (Sinen) Smith, daughter in law Kimberly (Wren) Ray, and her grandchild Dylan Ray. Darlene is survived by her husband, Clemente D. Martin; children, Dawn (Greg) Lynn, Carl (Brenda) Ray, Darrell Ray, Denise (Maynard) Francis, Keith Ray, Michael (Diane) Martin, Roxy (Dave) Martin, and Clemente (Glenda) Martin; grandchildren, Gregory Lynn, Joseph Lynn, Daniel Lynn, Kara Fenton, Alyxis (Ray) Blakenship, Shelby (Ray) Allton, Christopher Francis, Nicole (Francis) Bradshaw, Kellie (Ray) Fagan, Keith Ray, Tiffany Ray, Arianna Ray, Jode Martin, Michael Martin, Addye Martin, Lyla Martin, Dylan Martin, Brooke Martin, Ethan Martin, and Penelope Martin; great grandchildren, Dexter, Tatum, Avery, Grayson, Piper, Kaylin, Dion, Easton, Ryan, Jaxon, Octavya, Gwyneth, Andrew, Noah, Cole, Aria, Jay, Lucy, and Kai. 

Friends and others whose lives Darlene touched are invited to join her family in her celebration of life

Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL. 32806 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday August 19, 2024, for the funeral service A graveside service will follow from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Rd, Gotha, FL. 34734