Curtis Darling

Curtis Darling

Loudon, NH - Curt Darling of Loudon, NH, passed away of a sudden illness, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA, on September 14, 2023 with his wife and family by his side. He was the son of Ralph C. Darling and Ruth Alger Darling, was born and raised in Taunton, MA, until moving to Concord at age 15.

Curt's legacy was that of love, commitment, service to others, and brought his wonderful sense of humor into many moments.

He graduated from Concord High School where he played varsity basketball. He attended Norwich University, and later attended and graduated from Keene State College.

Curt was a teacher in the Concord School District for 34 years where he taught 6th grade at Rumford School. He was known in the district for bringing his shih tzu into his classroom before bringing dogs to work was common. Curt was a hard worker. During the summers and after retirement as a teacher, he had his own house painting business for many years with many happy clients who appreciated his good work. Curt was also a real estate broker and worked for Caldwell Banker J Hampe Associates after retiring from teaching.

Curt loved sports. He was a dedicated Patriots fan. He was an avid alpine skier all his life. He played sports locally in the Men's Softball League, basketball, loved working out at the gym, and many long walks with his dogs.

Curt was a resident of Loudon, living on Clough Pond, for 43 years, with his wife Laura and beloved dogs. He was once dubbed "the best trout fisherman". If you were lucky, he would divulge his secret fishing spot location on Clough Pond. Curt cared deeply for the environment and volunteered in the NH State VLAP Program for 25 years, taking water samples from Clough Pond 3 times a year to be analyzed by DES. On April 25, 2023, Curt was awarded the Volunteer State Limnologist of the Year by DES for his dedication and volunteerism for the care and health of Cough Pond.

Curt was most grateful for the fellowship of AA and celebrated 40 years of sobriety in April of this year.

Curt believed and strived to live and share A Way Of Life that encompassed spirituality, physical and emotional health. He was committed to helping others with addiction, and, along with his AA fellows, started the first Big Book Step Study Group in Concord. Since, then this spiritual way of life has flourished among New Hampshire's AA fellowship.

In May 2020, Curt was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. He courageously took on the physical challenges of PD by a regimen of kickboxing, yoga, exercise and applying strategies learned in therapy.

Curt was a power of example to all who knew him earning respect from colleagues and students in his teaching career. Many will feel the loss of Curt's dedication toward helping others in recovery, and many who have been inspired by his perseverance.

Curt will be missed by many friends and family. Most of all, he is deeply missed as a loving husband.

Curt is predeceased by his parents, a brother, Dr. R. Clement Darling, II, a sister, Carm Darling Cherry.

Curt leaves behind his wife Laura, of 33 years. His loving family who were with him throughout this time; his brother, William Darling and wife Lyn, of Taunton, MA, his nephew, Dr. R. Clement Darling, III and wife Julie of Albany, NY, his nieces Cindy Darling-Fisher and husband Dan of Ann Arbor, MI, Wendy Darling Nickerson and husband Doug of Cataumet, MA, Elizabeth Darling of Royalston MA, He also leaves behind Susan Darling of San Francisco, CA, Amy Cherry Arbitol of The Hamptons, NY, and Will Cherry of Manchester, CT, sister Sally Seymour, of Concord, NH. and many great nieces and nephews.

Much love to McKinley Nickerson and Dr. Jeremy Darling (between work shifts) who spent many hours with Auntie Laura and Uncle Curt at BIDH.

A Celebration of Life will be on October 29, from 12 Noon to 3 pm at the Capitol Center for the Arts, Main St., Concord, NH.

Donations can be made in Curt's memory to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Grand Central Station PO Box 4777 New York, NY 10163-4777 Or give online at give.MichaelJFox.org The Parkinson's Foundation 200 SE 1st St, Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 Or give online at Parkinson.org/Join