Darlene M. Caban, 41, died Monday January 30, 2006 at the Baystate Medical Center after a long illness. She was born in Springfield July 14, 1964, the daughter of Thaddeus “Ted” and Barbara (Joyal) Caban of Florida. She was a lifetime Chicopee resident and was a graduate of Chicopee High School and attended Holyoke Community College.

She enjoyed reading and knitting and was a published writer of short stories and poetry. She was also a peer mentor at the Chicopee Dialysis Center who helped many patients maintain a positive attitude while undergoing treatment.