Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
DARNTON, John Robert ? Of Flint, died Thursday April 16, 2015 in Flint.
Memorial visitation will be held from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
John was born on March 5, 1937 in Flint, the son of Robert B. and Frances E. Darnton.
He married Carol A. Lau on November 26, 1969 in Flint, MI
He was a graduate of Flint Central High School, Class of 1955 and a graduate of the University of Michigan.
John was a teacher in the Flint Community Schools from 1968-1999. During his career, he taught at many schools with his longest tenures at Southwestern and Northwestern High Schools. His students benefited from his passion for history and literature. He was a member of the Lennon's Lions Club, Lennon, Michigan, since 1982 and took pride in service to the community.
He was named a Melvin Jones Fellow for his work with the Lions Club.
Surviving are his daughters, Martha (Douglas) Thompson of Temperance, MI, Mary Darnton of Saginaw and Julia Darnton of Saginaw;
Brothers: Bill (Kirsten) Darnton of Winnetka, IL and Robert (Rita) Darnton of Flint;
Sister-in-law, Lucinda Ganger of Ludington, MI; brothers-in-law Bill (Phyllis) Lau of Plano, TX and Jim (Nancy) Lau of Mountainside, NJ; brothers-in-law, Gill Baker of Bradenton, FL, sister-in-law, Jean Lau of Ann Arbor.
He is also survived by numerous cousins and relatives from the Darnton and Lau families.
John was preceded in death by wife, Carol; his parents Robert and Frances Darnton; father and mother-in-law, Alice and Edward Lau.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to Michigan Eversight and the University of Michigan-Flint Annual Fund.
Martha Mary and Julia - May the passing of time bring sweet memories and ease the pain of your loss. You Dad brought a ray of sunshine into the world and left a mark of compassion and heartfelt giving on all he met. Love Gayle
April 29, 2015
Martha, Mary and Julie
I was very sorry to hear about your dad. I know you've had a rough few years. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Bade
April 28, 2015 | Clio, MI
Julie I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and your family as you heal.
Yvonne Williams
April 24, 2015 | Flushing, MI
On behalf of The Bass Family, Kevin, Tracey and Gabriella we send our sincere condolences to you and your family in this time of Bereavement. May God Bless and heal you in this time!
Family Farmers
April 23, 2015 | Flint, MI
Martha,Mary and Julie
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad will always be remembered by me for his great hugs and that big smile. He was very special to me, as was your Mom. I see the greatness of their life living on thru the three of you and that is a great legacy to leave in our world. These have been a hard six months for you and our hearts go out to you. Richard and Nancy Jankowski
April 23, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Our condolences to the family.
Dr. Ronald Martin and staff from Flint Foot & Ankle
Ron Martin
April 23, 2015 | Flint
So sorry for your loss, Mr. Darnton was my teacher at Southwestern High School.
Cynthia Jones-Burton
April 22, 2015 | Flint, MI
John set behind me in Ms. Loss's Algebra III class at Flint Central. He always asked me for the answers for each day's homework. We were both in the summer 1955 graduating class, and the fact that he taught has always made me smile. I consider him a friend from my Flint Central years and I know he will be missed.
Margaret Clinton
April 21, 2015 | Flint, MI
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Darnton was one of my favorite teachers in high school. May he rest in peace.
Kat Ryan
April 21, 2015 | Flint, MI