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Marilyn J. Darling

Marilyn Darling Obituary

63, of East Bacon Street, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 in the Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. She was the devoted wife of the late Ronald Darling Sr. She is survived by two sons Ronald Jr. and his wife Patricia Grady-Darling of North Attleborough, Michael and his wife Lisa Darling of North Attleborough, a daughter Kelly Darling-Fess and her husband Darryl Fess of Plainville. She was the sister of Frances Birch of NH and John P. Ippolito of North Attleborough. Mrs. Darling had 8 grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Joyce E. Ippolito. A Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2005 in the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove Street, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH at 11 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the St. Martha's Church, South Street, Plainville at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 7, 2005 in the funeral home from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3495. To sign Mrs. Darling's on-line guestbook or for directions please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jan. 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Darling

32 Entries

Frances Ippolito Riley

January 11, 2005

Hi, Little Miss Sunbeam

Just a quick hello from me to you. I have been thinking about you and your family, and Mom. I quess I just want you to know, that you are just beginning a new part of your life, that we all wish could have waited. Mom expects you to go on with all the wonderful things she taught you and gave you. You are in a very special place little one. You will make it through it all. It won't be easy, but you have Mom in your heart and in your head. I will be coming down to see Uncle John next Monday, and would like to see you too. I'll call you to see if that's okay with you. If not I won't forget you. I am here, a phone call away. Know that. I need to know that you do. Many words, cards, and gifts have been sent but it's who and what comes later that makes a differance to you. When my mother went up to be with my dad, and yours, etc. All I wanted was to hear stories about her from others who knew her. I actually got to know my mom through folks who cared enough to share them. Your mom's trip down the cape with me last spring was the ----- We had a lot of laughs, shopping at the Thrift Shop where the rich people go, ha ha ha. We shared time with each other, because we cared... Love you Sunbeam.

Aunty Fran

Bob and Doris Darling

January 9, 2005

Dear Kelly, Ron, Mike, and families,

Bob and I were shocked and stricken with saddness when we got calls from Aunt Ruth and Aunt Doris Darling telling us the tragic news. Marilyn just called us on New Year's Day and we had a nice talk and caught up on the news. She sounded wonderful and was so looking forward to better days and better health in 2005.

I'll always cherish the memories of meeting her and Kelly, Darryl, Ryan and Colby on our summer vacation in 2003. She and Bob caught up on old times and I got to meet some of the family and play with the kids. We were looking forward to another visit this coming summer.

Marilyn was fun and friendly and made me feel like family.

Our hearts go out to you all. Please know that she is fine and will be setting the table in the sky for when we all go home.

With deepest sympathy,

Doris & Bob Darling

Matt Zender

January 8, 2005

Ronnie, Michael, Kelly and Family:

Our thoughts are with you during this time. Your mother was a very special woman who taught us a lot about love and life. We are thankful for the time that she gave us and hope that all of you are well. Love, The Zenders.

Mary McCrosson

January 7, 2005

Ron, Michael and Kelly,

My husband and I both worked at Walpole with your mother for many years. You were the light of her life and she always had a story or an update about you and your children. I haven't seen her in several years and I was saddened to learn that she had passed. Although I knew her through work, her true calling was as wife and mother. She will be missed.

Joy Fontana - Girardi

January 7, 2005

I am so sorry to learn of Marilyn's death. The last time we saw Marilyn was at her house last year. We shared lots of old memories of my grandmother and my father. She was very kind, loving and most of all fun to be with. She will be missed by all.

Jim "Hilldog" Leonard

January 7, 2005

Kelly, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your great loss.

Debbie and George Antonitis

January 7, 2005

Ron, Michael and Kelly,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was such a kind and caring person. George always enjoyed doing work for her and seeing her when he was working at Kelly's. She always told him he had an angel on his shoulder, maybe now he has two. God bless you all.

Leigh Haverty

January 7, 2005

It was an honor to know Marilyn..and her Grandchildren will be better people to have had her in their lives. She will be sorely missed.

Michael and Doreen Dix

January 7, 2005

Kelly and Family,

We were saddened to hear of the death of your mom. Please accept our heart felt sympathy and know that you and your family will be in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

George M. Carey

January 7, 2005

The Darling family and Francis and Johnny: I was shocked to hear of your mother and sister passing>May God give you all the solace that is possible. Sincerely, George

Margi & Dan Fess

January 7, 2005

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Marilyn was a kind, gentle, funny, and caring person and will be greatly missed by all of us.

Ellen A. Birch

January 7, 2005

Ronny, Mikey, Kelly and all the grandkids: I am so sorry that Marilyn is gone. She was the embodiment of love, that is for sure. What a tremendous spirit and generous person. I am so happy to have been able to know her in person and through the great stories your family is famous for. Peace to each of you, Ellen

Kathleen Conroy

January 6, 2005

Dear Michael, I was so sorry and saddened to hear the news, having spoken with Shawn. I met your mother at Boston Tropical Tree one day, not long after my mothers passing away. She was so kind, and comforted me with her memories of my mom. She gave me a hug, and I felt so close to her. I always carried a special place in my heart for her after that day. She was one special lady! My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family at this very difficult time. I hope that you will find comfort in all of the love and memories that you carry. God bless. Kathleen

Donald, Debbie, Charlie, Cameron and Phill

January 6, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marilyn had a huge heart, and was truly caring of other people. Will will miss her dearly.

Laura Walls

January 6, 2005

To Ronnie,Michael,Kelly

I'm sorry to about your Mother. Marilyn was a very special person,always loving and caring.She held a specail place in my heart and after hearing of her passing my heart was very sadend.God Bless her and her wonderful family.

Grace Lynch

January 6, 2005

Much love and happy memories of our great trip to Europe.

Karolyn Youngdahl-McNamara

January 6, 2005

My deepest sympathy to Marilyns family. I knew her as a young girl and also 'Bunky'. Fran, her sister was a dear friend when we were teen-agers. May god bless you all and guide you through this most diffucult of times

Colleen Conroy-Hanson

January 6, 2005

Michael, I want to extend to you, & your entire family, my deepest & most heart felt sympathies. I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. She was truly an extraordinary woman. I pray that you and your family will have peace of heart knowing that she lived a full and happy life.

Kim Manning (Jillson )

January 6, 2005

Ronnie,Micheal and Kelly: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts go out to all of you. Your mom was a very special person whom I will always remember.I can still hear her yelling out for Kelly to come home from Mimi's house for supper. That is a memory I will alway's have.

holly ayick

January 6, 2005

Ron & Tricia and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

With our sympathy,

Holly,Dave and John Ayick

Jeff Moriarty

January 6, 2005

So sorry to hear of your loss. Although I have not seen Marilyn since high school I can still remember her good nature. And, of course, I know Frannie and John and I once worked in the restaurant in Plainville when I was in high school. Great family and Marilyn's dad Jack was a great guy also. She leaves too young, yet leaves many happy memories for her family to take solace in.

Donnie & Vickie Pickering

January 6, 2005

To the Darling Family:

Our deepest sympathy and prayers.

Karen Fiske

January 6, 2005

Kelly,Michael&Ronnie-I was shocked

& devastated to learn of your mom's passing.I truly hope and pray that she knew how much I ALWAYS loved her.I feel quilty for not stopping by to see her, but didn't want to bother her.My gram passed away on thanksgiving & your mom sent ME a sympathy card,even though SHE was having her own health issues.I truly cherish all the fun,tears &

laughs we shared,she was like a mother to me and I will miss her always! You are all in my hearts,thoughts & prayers and if you

need anything, please let me know.

Love,Karen

Dan Casey

January 6, 2005

Sorry to hear about Marilyn. We had some good times together with her and her brother Johnny,as teens at the family home. Our prayers are with her family.

Kathleen Hughes

January 6, 2005

Dear Family,

I grew up with your Mother on Hillcrest Drive in Plainville. Your Mother would babysit for my sisters and me and we thought she was the greatest. Your Mother and Dad were a very special couple, even in high school. I knew your Dad as "Bunky" and he lived not far away on East Bacon Street. It was so nice to see a picture of your Mother. She was a beautiful woman. It sounds like she was beautiful inside and out and that she loved you very much. She grew up with a family that loved her very much. I always enjoyed visiting at their house because I always felt welcomed. Your Mother will always be with you in your hearts. With love and sympathy to the entire family, Kathy Chabot Hughes

chrissie Griffin

January 6, 2005

To Ron, Kelly and Michael and to all of your families I am truly sorry for your loss.

Although I have not seen Marilyn for sometime I remember her as a warm and friendly women. She cared deeply about her family and had a genuine concern for others. I feel sad that she's gone and I will miss her.

Chrissie

Jim Birch

January 6, 2005

Aunt Marilyn,

We will miss you dearly. You were always a candle in my life and I cherish all of our special times together.

Jimmy, Cheri, Erika and Jenna

fran ippolito riley

January 6, 2005

Hi, Kelly, Ronnie, Mike, Frannie and Johnnie, and all my wonderful cousins. I will see you all on Friday. My love and hugs to you. Mom was a special cousin, you know that, cause she was a very special mom, and sister, she loved her grandkids so very much. She also loved her dear friends. She was a good friend and loyal. We were suppose to spend time this weekend. We still will. I love you very much. Mom's picture helped me talk to her, thanks for having this very special way to be with you and mom.

Michelle Cashman

January 6, 2005

Kelly, Darryl and family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,

Derek Cashman

January 6, 2005

Although I never had the pleasure to meet Mrs. Darling, I've worked with Darryl Fess at Wainwright Bank & Trust for many years and am terribly sorry to hear of your loss.

Janet Gustafson

January 6, 2005

Kelly and family -- we are sorry to hear of your Mom . . .Marilyn was a wonderful, loving woman and her love of you and all her family was and inspiration to us. Her hugs and her smile will never be forgotten. All our love . . .

Dina Bliss

January 6, 2005

To Marilyn's Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Marilyn had been on my mind since having surgery. I'm so grateful I finally took the time to stop and visit her last week. She was beautiful, bright, cheerful, optimistic and looking forward to a better year for 2005... a sad and shocking loss.

Sincerely,

Dina (Romero) Bliss -

Simonne's daughter

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