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Frances A. Darnley

1940 - 2026

Frances A. Darnley obituary, 1940-2026

BORN

1940

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Barron-Miller Funeral Home, Inc.

3025 William Street

Cheektowaga, New York

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Mar. 21, 2026

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Barron-Miller Funeral Home

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Frances Darnley Obituary

Darnley,

Frances A.

(nee Hance)

November 22, 1940 - March 14, 2026

Cherished wife of the late Jerry L. Darnley; cherished mom of Walter (Chris), Jerriann (Mike), Glenna (late Marvin), Sharon (late Rich), John (Terry) and Doris (late Jerry). Dear grandma of 22 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Loving aunt of Jacqueline Ryan. Dear sister of Gloria Bowman and the late Howard (late Jane) Hance. Family and friends may call Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 3025 William Street, Cheektowaga, NY where a Prayer Service will be held at 8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Frances' name to Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240-0590. Share condolences www.barronmillerfh.com

Published by Buffalo News on Mar. 18, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Frances Darnley

Mar

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Barron-Miller Funeral Home

3025 William Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Mar

21

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Barron-Miller Funeral Home

3025 William Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Mar

21

Prayer Service

8:00 p.m.

Barron-Miller Funeral Home

3025 William Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Funeral services provided by:

Barron-Miller Funeral Home, Inc.

3025 William Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

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