28 June, 1940 – 4 May, 2024
Jerry Lee Darling passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024 with his wife Angela by his side at the John M. Gray Center, St. Anthony, NL .
Jerry grew up in Ohio, joined the USAF in 1961 where his travels brought him to NL where he stayed and embarked on a civilian career as an aircraft maintenance engineer, eventually retiring in Conche, NL. During his retirement years he enjoyed his time at the cabin in Port au Port, and travelling to visit family in Ohio, Alberta and Ontario with his wife Angela. Whether it was a long walk, hunting or fishing Jerry had a love for being outdoors. He will always be deeply loved and known as Granddad, Jergie and Papa Jerry by his granddaughters whom he cherished.
Leaving to honor his memory is his spouse Angela; His children: Lee (Lynn), Sherry (Ray), Sandy, Todd (Angela); Granddaughters: Caitlyn, Alannah and Breanna; Siblings: Jenny, Zane, Larry, Jane, and Betty; Special In-laws: Lynn and Ray; Special Friends: Eddie Dempsey, Maurice Power, Connor Power, Michael Deraps, Henry Smith, Frank Duffy, Francis Hunt, Mary Flynn, Paul Power and Bob Frazie along with countless others.
Predeceased by his parents, William and Leota; Brothers: Wayne and Roger.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to The Power Family in St. Anthony for their hospitality and thoughtful acts of kindness, the staff of the John M. Gray Center and Curtis Memorial Hospital and the Labrador-Grenfell Paramedics who went above and beyond to give exceptional care to Jerry. Thank you to Father Amar and the Doctors and care team who saw to his medical needs, as well as Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home for their service.
Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to your local Cadets Corps or Squadron.
“And within me I know I was born to fly.”