North Attleboro, Massachusetts
1913 - 2003
Mildred J. “Jackie” Darling, 90, of Mount Hope Street, North Attleboro, died peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2003 at her residence surrounded by the love of her family. She was the wife of the late Horace E. Darling.
Born in Wilton, Maine on September 9, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Charles Ellsworth and Annie (Chaplin) Jackson. She was raised and educated in Maine. Mrs. Darling resided in East Providence, Rhode Island prior to moving to North Attleboro 58 years ago.
She was a graduate of the former Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing.
Mrs. Darling was employed as a registered nurse and a patient representative in the emergency department at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro prior to her retirement. She had also performed private duty nursing care.
A longtime member of Central Congregational Church in the Attleboro Falls section of North Attleboro, Mrs. Darling served on the Board of Trustees, the
By-Laws Committee and the Women’s Union.
She was a member and past worthy matron of the Angle Stone Chapter #118 of the Order of the Eastern Star in North Attleboro.
Mrs. Darling was a member of the Kalmia Club, a former member of the North Attleboro Parent Teachers Organization and was a longtime volunteer for the North Attleboro chapter of the American Red Cross.
She enjoyed reading and in earlier years, doing yard work and gardening.
She leaves a son: Robert S. Darling of North Attleboro; two grandchildren: Keith Darling and his wife, Michele (Doucette) Darling of North Attleboro and Kristen Darling of Honolulu, Hawaii and a great granddaughter: Allison Marie Darling of North Attleboro. She was the mother of the late David J. Darling.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Service on Sunday, November 9, 2003 at 2:00 PM at Central Congregational Church, 115 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Carole L. Baker, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be private.
A service conducted by the Order of the Eastern Star - Angle Stone Chapter #118 will be held on Monday, November 3, 2003 at 7:30 PM in the “Commonwealth Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3, 2003 from 2:00 - 4:00 and
7:00 – 9:00 PM in the “Commonwealth Chapel” of the funeral home.
Supervised children’s room available during visitation and the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Gift Fund at Central Congregational Church, PO Box 1319, Attleboro Falls, MA 02763.
To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
Our hearts and our prayers are with the Darling family at this time. Jackie was a wonderful fun, loving, kind and supportive friend. We will always remember the many long years of friendship with Jackie, Horace and the sons. We wish Jackie peace everlasting. Condolences from the Gillespie family to the Darlings. Please know that Jackie is full of smiles and laughter always.
Lyn Gillespie Ehley
November 03, 2003 | Inverness, FL
We are so sorry to learn of Jackie's passing. She was a lovely lady and will always be fondly remembered.
My mother, Elsie Morris, who died last year at almost 106, was a great friend of Jackie's from their days in Eastern Star. My Mom put on the installation dinner when Jackie went in as Worthy Matron and they both spoke of it often.Through the years they kept in touch and Jackie helped celebrate Mom's 100th and 105th birthdays.When Jackie visited the Madonna Manor she always stopped...
Carolyn and Henry Chretien
November 02, 2003 | North Attleboro, MA
Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
The Staff of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home & Cremation Services
November 01, 2003 | Attleboro Falls, MA
