HOPATCONG, NJ - Darlene Jean Gawlik, 41, of Hopatcong, NJ, formerly of Lowell, died Thursday July 9, 2009 in Dover, NJ.
Born in Lowell on May 18, 1968, she was a daughter of Edward and Janet (Garboski) Gawlik of Lowell. She received her education in the Lowell school system and was a graduate of the Lowell Vocational School class of 1985.
Ms. Gawlik had been employed for many years as a hair dresser. In her free time she enjoyed music and dancing as well as being a sports car enthusiast with a passion for the Camaro Z-28 by Chevrolet.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter Stephanie McLaughlin of Lowell; a sister and brother-in-law Shannon and Michael O'Neil of Lowell; a brother Michael Gawlik of Lowell and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Friday from 3 until 6 PM followed by her Funeral Service to be held in the funeral home at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Darlene Gawlik Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank 34 John St., Lowell, MA 01854 to be used for her daughters education.