Darlene M. (Veilleux) Hollister, age 67, passed away on January 23, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Hartford, CT on September 29, 1956, daughter of the late Clovis and Pauline (Fillion) Veilleux. Darlene worked for Valley West School in Chicopee as a cafeteria attendant for over 24 years, she also retired from Walgreens after 20 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Donald Hollister of Chicopee; two sons, Ryan Hollister and his wife Ashley of Leander, TX and Adam Hollister and his wife Sophia Correa of Chicopee; one step daughter Jennifer Farrell and her husband Thomas of Colchester, CT; one sister, Denise Jackson of East Hartford, CT and seven beloved grandchildren, Hunter, Conor, Parker, Charlotte, Jackson, Jacob and Valentina. Darlene loved spending time with her family and friends, but her grandchildren were the center of her world. All services will be held at a later date. The Grise Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.