Stanley E Darling

Stanley E. Darling, 80, a resident of Pownal, passed away Thursday November 18, 2021 as a result of a long illness at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. He had been living with his daughter Tina and husband Chanel for the last 5 years. Stanley was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on July 23, 1941 the son of the late Stanley A. and Helen Wilcox Darling. He attended local schools graduating from Hoosick Falls, NY High School. He worked as a machinist at Marland Mold in Pittsfield, Massachusetts for 38 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the American Legion in Williamstown, Massachusetts and enjoyed attending stock car races at Lebanon Valley Speedway. Stanley was a huge NASCAR fan especially of Dale Earnhardt, Jr, and was an avid New England Patriot, Celtics and Red Sox fan. Stanley is survived by his children Bruce Darling (Angela) of Bennington, VT, Brian Darling (Amanda) of Andover, NH, Tina Parent (Chanel) of Pownal and Tammy Dewey (Tony) of Linwood, North Carolina, his sister Helen Tifft (Paul) of Florida, 9 grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia L. Darling whom he married in Pownal on January 20, 1961. Graveside funeral services for Stanley will be held Monday November 22, 2021 at 11am at Oak Hill Cemetery in Pownal. There are no visiting hours. At the request of the family with regards to the Corona Virus there will be no fellowship following the service. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Stanley’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, c/o Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 957 Bennington, VT 05201.