Darlene Ellen Wade, 75, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. Darlene was born November 15, 1944 in Fort Wayne a daughter of the late Russell and Irene Wade. She loved to cook, bake and entertain her friends. Darlene could sew and do all kinds of crafts. She could do everything. She loved to plant flowers and to garden. Darlene loved her dogs, Frosty, Brown Bear, and Crystal; and her horse Majic. Darlene is survived by sisters, Dianne Wills of Yoder, Vickie (Bob) Peppler of Fort Wayne, and Kim (Duane) DeGuise of Michigan; and aunt, Joan Banet of Fort Wayne. A Private Graveside Service will be held. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church.