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Richard was born June 21, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Robert Darwin of Forks Township, Pa., and Eleanor VanDyke Stevens of Bryn Mawr, Pa. He attended Harrington High School in Lower Merion, Pa., and graduated from the University of Delaware. Richard also attended the United States Air Force Basic Pilot Training School, but left prematurely due to family matters. He worked for eight years in the air conditioning business with his father prior to attending Carbon County College Pilot Course training. Richard graduated from Carbon County College with honors and received F.A.A. private pilot and commercial pilot's licenses. Subsequently, he worked as a flight instructor at North Philadelphia and Slatington Airports before founding the Blue Max Aviation School in Sussex, where he worked the last 10 years. Richard enjoyed designing military board games and was an avid researcher of military aviation history. He was in the process of writing a book on the topic. He also enjoyed playing with his children and was a devoted Christian. Richard will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Richard was predeceased by a daughter, Crystal Darwin.
He is survived by his mother, Eleanor VanDyke Stevens, and stepfather, Dr. Lloyd Stevens, of Bryn Mawr; his father, Robert Darwin, and stepmother, Nancy Darwin, of Forks Township; a brother, Dr. David Darwin and his wife, Leah, of Manilla, Philippines; a sister, Susan Corl and her husband,Todd, of China; two sons, Raymond and James Darwin; and two daughters, Samantha and Sabrina Darwin, all living with their mother, Kathy Darwin, of Easton, Pa.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday in the Schmidt Funeral Home, PC, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth, Pa. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Forks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the EDUC fund for Rich Darwin's children, care of Dr. David Darwin, 1204 Round Hill Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.
Online condolences may be expressed on a tribute page to Richard at www.schmidtfuneralhomepc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Darwin
Susan Guzzi
January 29, 2021
Remembering a special person and friend...Thinking of you
Susan Guzzi
January 30, 2011
I can't believe it has been almost a year. I am happy that Rich is with Jesus now, at peace and out of pain and pray his family is comforted by that fact. I think of Rich and his family from time to time and it is hard sometimes knowing he is not here. God continue to bless and keep Rich's family under his care and help take away the pain. I was fortunate to have known Rich and reconnect with him many years later.
Kim Bauder
March 11, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Rich's family.
He was a great pilot and great guy who helped me achive my Privite pilots certificate. I will remember him always.
K.G. Bauder
Joseph LoGiudice
March 7, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Rich's family, he taught me how to fly in 2001, he was a great pilot and a great guy. He will be missed.
arthur evangelista
February 7, 2010
kuya dave and ate leah, nakikiramay kami sa pagya-o ni richard. naway bigyan kayo ng ating panginoon ng kapahingahan sa kanya.
- kami lang dito sa mandaluyong city
arthur at precy
garce at ruth
Mary Ann & Scott Donegan
February 4, 2010
We are so sorry to hear this news. Our sincere condulences to the children and Rich's family. May all of you find some comfort in knowing that he is at peace now. Rich taught my Son, Scott to fly and he was very good at what he did. He will be missed.
MELODY ROGERS
February 4, 2010
Kathy and kids,
my deepest sympathy to you all,you are in our hearts. remember if there is anything you need kathy , you know we are just up the street. your children are the most wonderful kids and each and every one of them are like our own.
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