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FREEVILLE - Arch Burton Darling, age 75, of Freeville, NY, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY after a short battle with cancer. Archie was born June 19, 1933 in Dryden a son of the late Charlie and Mabel VanDuser Darling. He was graduated from Moravia High School in 1951 and entered the US Army in 1952 serving until 1955. He held various jobs and occupations including being a mechanic at Whyte's Service Station in Freeville and later as a Prudential Insurance Salesman. He also worked at the Bruce Clary Agency. Additionally he was a kitchen assistant at IC3 and was a driver for FoodNet. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Dryden. On Oct. 7, 1995 he was married to the love of his life the former Cheryl Ives. They enjoyed traveling and were able to take several cruises. This was the happiest time of his life until suddenly Cheryl passed away on March 16, 2007.
Survivors include his son, John (Karen) Darling of Interlaken, NY; stepdaughters, Shannon (Bill) Merrill of Dryden and Heather (James) Rothwell of PA; and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant sister.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 5th, 2008, at the Perkins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Salisbury Center Cemetery. Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Memorials are graciously directed to the Dryden Methodist Church, P.O. Box 193, Dryden, NY 13053.
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Mary Ann Compton
August 21, 2008
I want to extend my sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. I got to meet Archie because I worked with Cheryl at CFCU. It always warmed my heart to hear and see the love he had for Cheryl as he talked about their life together. I was also "guilty" for helping them get their kitty "Dusty". Try to keep the good memories close to your heart. He will be sincerely missed.
Sheila VanDeWeert
August 5, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sheila(Abbey)VanDeWeert
Melanie Williamson
August 2, 2008
Karen and John,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. If you need anything give me a call. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ross and Joyce Gerbasi
August 2, 2008
Ross and I enjoyed Arch both as a mechanic and in the Republican party. We did not always agree, but he did his research, and defended his stances. It was fun to be on the committee with him. We are very sorry for your loss.
Jill Dollaway
August 1, 2008
John & Karen: I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I fondly remember working with your dad at Prudential. He was a very kind person.
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