Charles Wallis Darling

DARLING, Charles Wallis Charles Wallis Darling, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully at his Connecticut home in the early hours of Wednesday, February 15th, following a courageous struggle with brain cancer. Dr. Darling had recently retired after a 35-year career at Capitol Community College. In his long and devoted tenure at Capitol he served as public relations liaison, professor of literature and creative writing, Webmaster, and creator and developer of the highly esteemed Internet Guide to Grammar and Writing. Last year he culminated over three decades of writing with the publication of The Saints of Diminished Capacity, a collected volume of poetry expressing all of the wit, tenderness, and artful exuberance with which he lived his life, even to its final moments. Charles is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marylynn; his sons, John and Jeff; daughters-in-law, Mary and Micki, and much adored grandsons Jayden and Tyler. A memorial will be held for Dr. Darling at Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut, beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, the 26th of February. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Capital Community College Foundation, c/o J. McNamara, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. The College is establishing a fund in memory of Dr. Darling. "beyond the singing of it, beyond the age and count of stars"--Charles Wallis Darling