Darlene Ann (Lebel) Kuklinski, 62, of Peabody, died Wednesday afternoon at her home surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. She was the devoted wife of Edward J Kuklinski with whom she shared over 35 years of marriage. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of Arthur Romeo and Virginia May (Feener) Lebel. She was raised and educated in Peabody and was a graduate of Peabody Veteran’s Memorial High School, class of 1978. Darlene first started working as a receptionist for Liberty Mutual before raising her children, following that she went back to work as a cashier at the Market Basket in Middleton before she stopped working because of her illness. Darlene enjoyed being outdoors and in her back yard, either gardening or just enjoying sitting on her deck. She also enjoyed traveling to the White Mountains, watching Dancing with the Stars and was an avid sports fan, especially the Boston Red Sox and Bruins. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by her two children, Matt and Kerri Kuklinski, both of Peabody, her two sisters, Rose Sullivan of Maine and Ann Keegan of Florida and by many dear friends. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St, Peabody from 4:00 until 7:00 PM to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Funeral Service will be held privately for the family.