Donald M. Darby
1933-2017
Darby, Donald M. – The
death of Donald M. Darby, husband of Maryena (Currie) Darby, occurred
on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital,
peacefully with his family by his side. Born in Summerside,
PEI, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mae Alberta (Wood)
Darby.
Don, aka Ducky, received his Bachelor of Commerce Degree in
1957 from Mount Allison University. In 1993 he retired as
Operations Manager from Maritime Paper. Don lead a very active life;
he enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, hunting, golf and had a love of
hockey. His team won the Maritime Championship in 1950 which
lead to their induction in the Summerside Sports Hall of
Fame. His many family and friends from the Island will miss
his spontaneous annual summer visits.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughters: Karen
(Rick) Winslow of Uxbridge, ON and Catherine Smith of Ellerhouse, Nova
Scotia, his grandchildren: Emily and Alexander Winslow, Bradley and
Taylor Smith, son-in-law Doug Smith, his brother David (Sue) Darby of
Charlottetown, PEI, his nieces: Kathy Jarrell and family of Calgary,
Elizabeth Paddon and family of Toronto, Joanne Meyer and family of
Calgary and Jennifer Fernandez and family of PEI, he is also survived
by many special friends at Seely’s Lodge, his breakfast
buddies at Burger King and his fishing buddies at Balls Lake where he
was a lifetime member. He will be missed by his loving family and the
many life’s he touched through his association in the
community through Kiwanis and Key Industries.
At his own request, there will be no visitation or formal
service. A celebration of Don’s life will take place at the
Saint John Marina, 2050 Westfield Road on Monday, February 6 from 6 PM
to 10 PM. Interment will take place in Prince Edward Island at a date
to be determined. For those who wish, remembrances
may be made to the MS Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s
Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road,
Saint John (634-7425) Online condolences
can be placed at www.brenansfh.com.
Daughters, Karen and Cathy look forward to seeing family and
many friends to share in one another’s memories and stories
of Don at his Celebration of Life. All are
welcome.
www.brenansfh.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donald Darby – 1933-2017.source

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