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1955

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2012

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Karen Darling Obituary

Karen Kitson Darling, 56, of Front Royal, Virginia, entered into eternal life on Friday, February 3, 2012.

Karen was born October 20, 1955 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, daughter of Robert G. Kitson of Englewood, Florida and the late Mary Virginia Kitson.

Karen is survived by her husband, Norman Darling of Front Royal, Virginia; sisters, Kathleen Kitson Shultz (husband Robert) of Gaithersburg, Maryland and Carol Kitson Hummer of Merrifield, Virginia; brother, Lawrence R. Kitson of Playa del Carmen, Mexico; and nieces, Katie Hummer, Michael Lynn Lapahuska, and Adrienne Weikel.

A visitation with a rosary service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Burial will be held at London Cemetery in Milan, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004 or www.lungusa.org

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Published by Northern Virginia Daily from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2012.

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Judy Darling

February 7, 2012

Norm - you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Dale, Judy and Landon Darling

February 7, 2012

Norm we are thinking of you and praying you can get thru this hart time. We know Karen is no longer suffering. See you in Michigan,
Love Joanne

Lucia Cumpson

February 7, 2012

Norm,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.

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