In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
DARLING, Mary - was born into the pioneer Vancouver Family of Henry Lieutenis and Mary Darling. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers and their wives; Donald (Grace), Gordon (Helen), John (Dorothy), Hugh, and her sister Constance. She leaves to mourn, 2 nephews, Peter (Helen), Victoria, Gordon (Dorinne), Kennewick, Wa.; four nieces, Beverley Thomas, Victoria, Jacklyn Kerr, Newport Beach, CA; Monica Bellemare, Pender Island and Valerie Paterson, Thunder Bay, Ont.; sister-in-law Marguerite Darling of Greenbrae, CA; as well as dear friend and caregiver, Arline Smith (Alan). Others who are left are numerous great-nieces and nephews, and recently a great-great-great niece. Mary served in the WRCNS (Wrens) during World War II, from 1943 - 1946. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday November 19, 2003 at St. Paul's B.C. Church, 8251 St. Alban's Rd., Richmond. Father Tom Smith Officiant. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. At Mary's request, please, no flowers. Donations would be appreciated to St. Paul's Building Fund. (Vancouver Sun / The Province 25 Apr 2012)
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