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FREDERICK DARLING Obituary
Born Nov. 5, 1931, in Brockton, MA, he was the son of the late Arthur C. and Eileen P. (Burke) Darling. In addition to his wife of 58 years, he leaves his daughter, Lois A. Darling of Swansea; his son, Wayne A. Darling of Rehoboth; his grandchildren, Eric and Nadine Snow, Abigail and David Wilson, David and Christine Darling and Jillian Leonard; his great grand children, Travis, Holly, Emaline, Sophie, and Benjamin; and his sister Gloria D. Eaton of Seekonk.
His funeral will begin Saturday at 10am at the Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. Burial will follow at the Seekonk Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, 2-4 & 6-8pm in the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, the Darling family respectfully requests memorial donations to be made to the Meeting Street School, 1000 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02905 or to the Hasbro Children's Hospital, Pediatric Cardiology Fund, PO Box 8, Providence, RI 02901. www.rebellofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for FREDERICK DARLING
January 4, 2010
Southern New England -and way beyond - has lost a fair, honest, and dedicated businessperson in Fred Darling. I worked for Fred and his folks for nine years, through high school & college and found Fred to be a 'chip off the old block(s)' of dad Carl & mother Eileen. All were great to work for in the restaurant, the outdoor ice cream stand, & even banging nails in motel building during my school vacations. My heartfelt thanks to the Darling families for these great opportunities to pay for my education, and my sympathy to the passing of a Seekonk icon. Dick Wolfe, Ocala, FL
December 29, 2009
Dear Audrey and family, We just heard about Fred.We are so sorry for such a loss. Fred was such a wonderful friend to us in Seekonk. Especially Mark,who learned so much about life from him Our prayers are with you all, Warmly,Marilyn and Lou Porreca
Bill Drapeau
December 26, 2009
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Darling family. Fred left a mark on Seekonk like so few before him. From his souped up '38 Ford coupe with it's 1951 Olds engine challenging so many unsuspecting drivers along Fall River Ave back in the 1950's to his development of that large area of his Fall River Avenue - Highland Avenue properties. A true pillar of the community Fred Darling has made Seekonk a much better place today because of his entrepreneurship. He shall forever be remembered by those whose lives he touched through his friendship and generosity . God Bless him and may he rest in peace.
Dan Wright
December 20, 2009
Mrs. Darling, Wayne, Lois and family, our sincerest condolences to you during this time of loss. Look to the Lord for your comfort. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Dan and Sue Wright
Wright Trailers, Inc.
Dan Wright
December 20, 2009
Mrs. Darling, Wayne, Lois and family, our sincerest condolences to you during this time of loss. Look to the Lord for your comfort. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Dan and Sue Wright
Wright Trailers, Inc.
December 20, 2009
Audrey and Family, our thoughts are with at this time..
The Whitehead Family, in Maine and California
Janet & Gary Piper
December 19, 2009
Dear Lois and Family, it has been years since I have seen your Mom & Dad, but have fond memories. I am so sorry for your loss. The Darling family are in our prayers.
Love & hugs.
Gary Beckett
December 19, 2009
I spent a few Summers working at the restaurant and gift shop as a teenager with my Uncle Scott and Aunt Gloria. I would clean shrimp, pick up papers in the parking lot and fry bacon at 5am with my Uncle and would see Mr. Darling many times. Traveling the Country when I would met some one from R.I. I would ask if they knew Eileen Darlings Restaurant, the answer was always yes. God Bless Gary S. Beckett Eden, NY
Don Marceau
December 18, 2009
Wayne & Family
We am very sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathies to all of you and your families.You are all in our prayers.
Mr.& Mrs.Don Marceau
David Theoret
December 18, 2009
Mrs Darling, Wayne and Lois:
I just heard from my father about Mr. Darling; I am very sorry for your loss. Mr Darling was always good to me and for that I will be eternally greatful.
God bless,
Jay Donovan
December 18, 2009
Dear Mrs. Darling and Family,
Fred was a wonderful man. He spent many hours talking to me at the Belmont in Harwich where I am the Property Manager. He was kind and caring and took a genuine interest in everything that you told him. He gave me lots of great advice! He will be missed and my prayer's are with you and your family now and always.
alan perry
December 18, 2009
audrey,
sad to hear about fred, he had a great zest for life and ill never forget the crazy rides he took me on in his fast cars.
a friend racer.
December 18, 2009
Fred was a generous and loving man. Sixteen years ago he opened his heart and his restaurant for a benefit to assist us after Mike's racing accident and his contributions to NEMA were numerous. You have our sincere sympathy. Patty and Mike Favulli.
Charlie Chin
December 18, 2009
I knew Fred since EPHS. I remember the fast cars he loved to drive. He always told me that he would take care of his end of Warren Avenue and I would be responsible for my end, from the Young China Restaurant to Broadway. We kept the EP police quite busy.Will miss Fred very much.
December 17, 2009
Audrey, there are no words to express how deeply sorry I am to hear of the loss of Fred. I'm sending you and all of your familly my condolences in this time of sorrow. I am very happy to have had the opportunity to have known him, he was a wonderful person. He will be missed. Patricia Mathieu & Family
December 17, 2009
Wayne,
Very sorry for your loss.
Darryl Dutch
Walt Barrett
December 17, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Fred from many years ago when he was racing sports cars. He was always a great person.
God Bless
Jeanine Achin
December 17, 2009
So sorry for your loss. I am the new Director at the Newman YMCA and I understand that Fred was one of the founders of this Y. His vision has made a huge impact on the comunity as the Y now serves over 5,000 members and hundreds of children in enrichment after school programming.
Tom Bettencourt
December 17, 2009
Sorry of your lost of Fred. I have a lot of good memories with him in our younger days with the sports car club.
Ed and Ginny Perry
December 17, 2009
Audrey, Wayne, Lois and families:
We extend our deepest sympathies to all of you and your families.
It is very difficult to put into words the thoughts that are running through our minds at this time. There is so much good to remember where Freddy is concerned. He will be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to have been able to call him "friend".
Forever in our Prayers.
Darlene Shaker
December 17, 2009
As a business man he was spectaclar, as a person he was kind and generous. I'll always remember his great sense of humor as he often made us laugh. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this horrific time.
charlie Benoit
December 17, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
carol pearson
December 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 17, 2009
WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO AUDREY AND THE ENTIRE DARLING FAMILY. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. TOM AND MEG LITTLE
December 17, 2009
to the family of Fred Darling I am sorry for your lost i work for Fred when the esquire motel was there he was a good man he was fair to me and we will miss him God bless
December 17, 2009
To the Family of Fred Darling,
My condolences for your loss. I used to work at Eileen Darlings Restaurant and got to know the Darling family and Fred. He was a good person.
Tom Howell Newport Center, Vermont
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