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MICHAEL DARLING Obituary
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for MICHAEL DARLING
57 Entries
Christopher Sharples
May 4, 2024
Dearest Elaine,
I am sure you have been overwhelmed with the response to the very sad news about Michael. I first became aware from reading the RBYC announcement.
I read the fulsome eulogy from the Coral Beach Club also giving an insight on the remarkable contribution he made to Bermuda during his lifetime.
I feel very fortunate to have had a few minutes of time with him when Gaynor and I visited you in January. He seemed very calm and fully cognisant of what was happening in Bermuda.
You have a wonderful family that I am sure will rally round and support you during this difficult time.
Gaynor and I send sincere condolences and hope that we will be able to see you again before too long.
Much love from
Christopher
Roseann and family Stapff
May 3, 2024
A wonderful human who rendered a perfect 'inning' to both humanity and all areas of Nature...Well done Mr Darling RIP
Michael Bradshaw
May 2, 2024
Sad times come with such a passing but the Colonel would not have allowed it to overcome the positivity in the world or the good that remained to be done. He was an enlarged portrayal of some of the best Bermudian males and shared with me stories and witticisms and more that was part of the seasoning process of an earlier ritual of entering manhood. I will miss the thought that the source that he was is no longer just a phone call away. My world is diminished by his demise. To his wife and children, especially Peter, I send sincere condolences at your loss and my appreciation for the time that I had with him.
Bente Ahern
April 30, 2024
Dear Elaine, So sorry for your loss of Michael. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Malcolm and Deborah Butterfield
April 29, 2024
Dear Elaine: Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. A very lovely gentleman to chat with. May you find peace and comfort at this time.
Valerie Nearon
April 29, 2024
Elaine & Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. He was a remarkable and passionate man.
Valerie Nearon
Becks Brady
April 28, 2024
To all the Darling family -
Deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your remarkable husband, father, uncle and grandfather. His many important services to Bermuda and steadfast kindness is an incredible legacy to leave.
With love to you all -
Becks Brady
Andrew Thompson
April 28, 2024
Hi Elaine and family
Please accept our sad thoughts of your loss we both have always remember the lovely talks and friendship we both received from you and Mr Darling.
Regards
Andrew /Susanne Thompson ( Coral Beach Club)
Mary and Terry Faulkenberry
April 27, 2024
Dear Elaine and family,
We were saddened to hear about Michael´s passing but grateful that we knew him. What an incredibly passionate man with a meaningful legacy. We hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories you cherish.
With love, Mary and Terry
Olga
April 27, 2024
He lived a fulfilling life, gave a lot, and left an indelible imprint behind. His family, the Island, and we, his friends, were lucky to have him.
Olga
Janine Lines
April 26, 2024
Dear Elaine,
So sad to hear of Michael´s death. My sympathy to the whole family. He was a special person and he did so much to make this island a better place. He was a real gentleman and I have only good memories of him. I hope your memories will comfort you at this difficult time.with much love to you all JanineX
Stanley j ward
April 26, 2024
To Elaine and entire family you have my deepest sympathy,iam very sorry for your loss,Mr.Darling was a very respectful gentleman and had a kind heart,He will be greatly missed,my best wishes goes out to you all.
Jane Spurling
April 25, 2024
Dear Elaine, Forster, and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of dear Michael, an Officer and Gentlemen, always!
He contributed so much to Bermuda particularly to the Bda Regiment, the National Trust, nature, and everything gardening. He was on the Fundraising Committee of "Why It Matters" Capital Campaign to raise funds for the Acute Care Wing of the KEMH of which I was Chair. He worked diligently and as a result raised a lot of money and never miss a meeting. He always had an interest and time for those he knew. He will be sorely missed. Happily, Michael is no longer suffering and now resting in peace in God's gentle hands.
Rick joins me in sending our our sincere sympathy, and strength and blessing you and the family.
Fondly,
Jane Spurling
Brian & Judy Gonsalves
April 25, 2024
Sorry to learn of Lt Col Darling's passing, condolences to the family
Susan Oatley
April 25, 2024
Elaine n family
So sorry for your loss
May the Memories of your time together bring you comfort
Joann Furbert
April 25, 2024
To the family, Col. Darling was a joy to work with on the Scholarship Committee at the Bank of Butterfield. You have my sincere condolences. May the memories comfort you at this time of loss.
Erna DeGraff
April 24, 2024
So sorry to hear this Elaine. My condolences and please take care.
Love Erna
Sally Dalrymple (Dickinson)
April 24, 2024
My dear Elaine - I am so sorry to hear this news and am sending you and the family much love at this very sad time.
Brian and Nancy O'Hara
April 24, 2024
The loss of Michael is like the end of an era. We are so sad.
Our arms are around you, Elaine.
Love, Brian and Nancy
Calum Johnston
April 24, 2024
Elaine, deepest sympathy for the loss of my good friend and most helpful fellow director of Butterfield Bank.
Calum (now in Fort Augustus, Highland, Scotland)
Saltus Grammar School
April 23, 2024
Dear Elaine and Family,
On behalf of the entire saltus Community, we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your husband/father Michael. May you find comfort and strength in each other at this very difficult time. We send you love and healing energy.
Saltus Advancement Department
Gina and Ronald Cooper
April 23, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the Darling Family. May your many cherished memories of a life well spent sustain you during this sad time.
Bermuda Botanical Society
April 22, 2024
All of us at the Bermuda Botanical Society wish to offer our sincere condolences to Michael's family. Michael was a life member, long time supporter and dear friend to us. He will be greatly missed.
Vincenzo Mesto
April 22, 2024
Dear Darling Family,
please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Colonel Darling. His enthusiasm, kindness and caring personality will be greatly missed.
The CBC Dining Room Team
Michael DeSilva
April 22, 2024
Dear Peter and the Darling family,
Sending condolences on the sad news of Col. Darling's passing. I looked forward to seeing him at Government House functions when he would share another story of his time in the Regiment with my father. He always spoke fondly of my dad, and the feeling was mutual. It was a pleasure to know Col. Darling, an officer and a gentleman with a sly sense of humour! I hope your family will be comforted by the lives he touched and the wonderful memories he made.
Cecily Smith
April 22, 2024
To Holly and Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
God´s continued blessings
Cecily
Marlee Robinson
April 21, 2024
Dear Elaine - deep condolences on the passing of Michael, the epitome of a gentleman.
Gone with him are memories of the Bermuda I knew as a child in the 1950s - and earlier. No cars, plentiful cedar trees, formal Thursdays (or were they Wednesdays?).
Marlee
Now in Morpeth, Ontario
Chahida and Mimo Ousseimi
April 21, 2024
To Elaine Darling and Family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept of deepest condolences in this time of sorrow. Chahida and Mimo Ousseimi
Jonathan and Gina Ingham
April 21, 2024
Foster and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved father. Our thoughts are with you as you navigate through this painful time.
Val & David Brown
April 21, 2024
Dear Elaine and family, we are deeply saddened by the news of Michael´s passing. He was a wonderful man, kind and courteous and had time for everybody. He will be missed by all.
Val & David
Beverley Greet Connell
April 20, 2024
Dear Elaine and family: my heartfelt condolences to you all during this sad time. Michael was a kind, wonderful man of character and integrity and he has left an incredible legacy for all of us to follow and this impact will live on in all of those who knew and loved him.
elliott & gail rogers
April 19, 2024
Elaine--Michael was a true gentleman and will be missed by all. Our best to you and the family. Elliott & Gail Rogers
Jim Gould
April 18, 2024
Dear Elaine, Forster, Holly and family, I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I can't think of a time that Colo El Darling was not a part of my life, he was such a good friend of my fathers from the time they were badly behaved teenagers. He was an invariably kind and gentle man and Bermuda seems a diminished place without him. We are so very sorry for your loss
Jim and Kirstin Gould
Colonel Michael Foster-Brown
April 18, 2024
A man of integrity and courtesy, who was kind enough to reach out to me when I arrived to take over as CO of the Regiment.
"Oh, Here´s To Us The Leaders Of The Fight And Light,
And For Our Own, We´ll Struggle To The End"
Katrine (Misick) Patterson
April 18, 2024
Dearest Elaine and family, sending my deepest condolences on the loss of Michael. My visit to see you just last year is such a lovely memory and I will always treasure the stories and the friendship. Michael was a true gentleman. Love to you all.
Sakina
April 18, 2024
My long time friend Peter,
Remebering the good times as a teenager at Blucks!
Wishing you and the entire family, comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Jennifer Hedges
April 18, 2024
My Condolences to Elaine and family.
I met Michael through the Orchid Society where he gave sterling service and was very generous with his time, knowledge and plants. I appreciated his friendship and help.
He was a real gentleman and will be missed.
I hope all your many happy memories will bring comfort.
Traci Burgess
April 18, 2024
Dear Mrs Darling and family, you all have our most sincere condolences and prayers.
With love from,
Sean, Traci, David and Granville
Josee Roy-Froncioni
April 18, 2024
Sincere condolences to the family, Michael was a fine gentleman, will be greatly missed.
Joe and Josée Froncioni
Sally Madden
April 18, 2024
My sincere condolences to you all from England. I have such happy memories of times together when were were young.
Trudi Pugh
April 18, 2024
Condolences to the Darling family. My David is meeting him at the Pearly Gates with a glass of wine. Michael was a true gentleman.
Delight
April 18, 2024
My condolences to all Michael´s family I have very fond memories of Michael I always though of him as my surrogate father as when I was 11 my parents left me & my brother to be looked after by him & a friend we were we had a wonderful time. He will be greatly missed
Mike Winfield
April 18, 2024
So sorry to hear the news. Michael brought so much to Bermuda, he contributed in so many ways. He will be missed by many. Our very best wishes to the family.
Mike & Diana Winfield
Gina Stevens (Belboda)
April 18, 2024
Holly please accept my condolences . May you find peace and comfort in the memories you and your family have made with your father. May he rest in peace.
Ken Spurling
April 18, 2024
Michael will Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory!
Marcia & Jerry Essner
April 18, 2024
Elaine and the Darling family - I am shattered to read that Michael has passed - will miss his unexpected calls or emails and catching up on your news - he was a great person to work for so closely all those years ago and a big influence on me personally - the Darlings always felt more like family to my family and I am forever grateful. Love and Hugs to you all.
richard
April 18, 2024
Sincere sympathies , Elaine and the boys .
Richard
Laura Gorham
April 18, 2024
Elaine - Sincere condolences from all of ours to all of yours. Michael was an extraordinary man and will be sorely missed. -Laura Gorham
Zina Simons
April 18, 2024
Dear Peter, my deepest condolences to you and the entire Darling family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Eugene Raynor
April 18, 2024
Elaine and Family
Please accept my offering of deepest condolences on behalf of my Family and our extensive Regimental Family.
Col Michael was always a good Leader, Comrade and Friend.
God's Peace and Love to you all.
Eugene Raynor
Robert Mello
April 18, 2024
Dear Peter and family. Our sincere condolences upon the passing of your father. I enjoyed my service in The Bermuda Regiment when your Dad was a Major. May he rest in peace. Bob Mello and family
Gladys & Ian MacIntyre
April 18, 2024
Elaine and Family,
Thinking of all of you at this very sad time. May Michael Rest in Peace and May your Memories be a Blessing.
Betty
April 18, 2024
Dear Elaine & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times
Betty & Alex Rech
Judi Munro
April 18, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Elaine and the family. Lt. Col. Darling was an officer and a gentleman who will not be forgotten.
Jonathan Land Evans
April 18, 2024
A nice gentleman, who I'm sure will be missed by many.
Lyndsey Clarke
April 18, 2024
Mrs Darling and family,
I am so very sorry and sad to see this today. It´s no secret he was my favourite member at CBC. I always enjoyed listening to his stories. I´m thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Much love,
Lyndsey
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Mae Powell-Field
April 18, 2024
My condolences to the family, such a lovely person.
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