July 5, 1950 – December 31, 2013
Darrell passed away peacefully at home after an extended and courageous battle with cancer. He will be forever missed by his wife Lynn and sons Aaron, Tyler (Katie) and Ryley and extended family Gareth (Chrissy), Evan, and Hayley. Predeceased by his father George and brothers Raymond and Robert. Darrell was a proud Toronto firefighter serving the city for 39 years. His job brought him an enormous amount of pride. He will be missed by his brothers on the fire department, as well as his many friends.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213), Thursday evening from 6 – 9 o’clock and on Friday morning, January 10, in Holy Family Church, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton, from 11 o’clock until time of memorial service at 12 o’clock. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or to the Toronto Professional Firefighters’ Association, 39 Commissioners Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1A6. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Johnnie & Pam Walker
We are so sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed. Stay strong
Lynda Kaake
Dear Lynn and Families:
No words can express our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of a
truly dear man. Darrell was one-in-a-million and anyone who knew him would agree that there was no one like him. His joy of
life and family was amazing. His strength could not be matched.
He will be missed but all the fond memories will help you all carry on
and live life the way he would have wanted to.
God Bless you all.
All our Love:
Lynda Kaake
Jamie & Vanessa Kaake
Jodi & Mike Longland , Carter and Jailyn
Tim Ottaway
Lynn and Family
I’m so sorry to have heard the news.
He was very proud of you guys
I will miss him too
Earl and Marg Groombridge
To Darrell’s family
Our thought are with you at this time of great loss….Darrell was unique in the most special way….he will be missed…
Earl and Marg Groombridge
Judith Hamill
Dear Lynn and family,
I offer you my condolences and support as unfortunately I know only too well what you are going through right now. I picture in my mind Larry and Darrell, having a good laugh over a few beers in their afterlife.
Although we have only met once, Larry and myself had known Darrell since high school. I am here for support should you need it.
Take care,
Judy
Steve Hull
Dear Lynn and Famiiy
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of my close and longest friend. Although over the years Darrell and I would fall out of touch with one another for a period of time, I knew he was always just a phone call away. When we would hook up, it was like I just saw him yesterday. He will be truly missed.
Bruce Dalziel
My condolences to you Lynn and Family. Darrell will be greatly missed as he was an inspiration to all.
Bruce and Gerry Kelk
So sorry to hear this very sad news about one who was our neighbour and friend all those many years ago. We have many fond memories. Our thoughts our with Lynn and the family at this difficult time.
Jim and Carol Anne La Rose
May the joys you shared help comfort you in this time of sorrow.
So sorry to hear of Darrell’s passing. God bless you and your
family, our prayers are with you.
Jim and Carol Anne La Rose
Bob Pinch
Dear Lynn and Family
As you well know, Darrell suffered from numerous physical illnesses over a very long period of time. From what we have heard and seen, he faced great suffering with courage and the determination to overcome each difficulty head on. He lived longer than many would have had the strength to endure. This last battle was too great for anyone to win. We salute his struggle and are most glad that he went to his rest knowing he was greatly loved.
Bob Pinch and Roger Somers
john and verna traynor
our prayers and condollences are with the family
Rosemary Shoemaker and Family
Dear Lynn Aaron Tyler Ryley and Families
Please accept are heartfelt sympathy! Darrell will be greatly missed he was a very kind helpful gentel man . Always had a smile on his face and happiness in his heart that always shone through even in all his suffering . I will miss your hugs and chats . God Bless your families and know that he lives in each and everyone of you close to your heart where your memories shared will always be held !!!!
Marden Family
Our sincere condolences to the the Ellement family we are so sorry to hear about Darrell passing, we will keep him our prayers.
Gail Colton
Aaron, Tyler & Ryley – My sincere condolences to the loss of your father. He always had positive thoughts about life in general and was very proud of your achievements over the years.
Kieron and Diana Bayley
To the Ellement family,
We are so sad to hear do Darrell’s passing! We knew him and the children through hockey in Bolton! He was always very friendly and passionate about the game! He will be missed but is now at peace! Take comfort in your memories. We will pray for you all!
Kieron and Diana, Chris. Jen, David, Nicole, Matt and Miranda.
Brittany Bolton
Dear Lynn, Ryley, Aaron, Tyler, Katie and extended family Gareth , Evan, and Hayley, my deepest condolences go to you in this hard time. I have known Darrell for my entire life, and have so many fond memories of him being happy, a goofball, a friend, but most importantly, loving and so proud of his family. I will cherish all of my memories with Darrell; when I used to always be at the house with Ryley, and the memories that I have of him as a child always tormenting and goofing around with me. I will forever remember his rosie cheeks and warm love. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Brittany
Dan & Susan Adams & family
We were saddened to hear Darrell lost his tough fight to beat the cancer, he had such a positive outlook on the illness & on life itself. We are so happy to have talked to him at Tyler & Katie’s engagement party, & he looked good, & had a positive attitude.We have great memories of all the years we knew Darrell, mostly at the arena watching our boys play hockey when they were kids, & watching them grow up together ever since to become the best of friends. Aaron, Tyler & Ryley, our hearts go out to you, your father was an amazing man, & the past year has sure not been easy on you. You were by his side, as much as you could be, & your dad will be forever with you the rest of your lives cherished deep within your hearts. You have priceless memories. He is at peace now. Lynn & family, our condolences go to you also, for the loss of a loving husband & step father. May you have comfort now, knowing he suffers no more & the caring thoughts of family & friends will get you all through this.
Kevin Hughes
R.I.P. Brother
Condolences to all family and friends
Tom & Sharon Pickett
May your many family memories comfort each of you now and in the days to come. We will certainly miss Darrell as a friend and neighbour. He was such an upbeat, friendly guy. We will also miss our backyard over-the-fence chats. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the whole family.
Lynn Fiorini
Lynn and Family my deepest condolences to all of you . I am proud to say that we had Darrell for so many years in our family as a brother to Ritchie, Kate and myself it was a pleasure having him as a family member for many years . I will always remember Dino as a big loving brother to me. My heart go out to you all.
Love Lynn Fiorini
kate bragg
Dear Lynn,I just heard about Darrells’ passing and am so saddened.He always made me laugh and I know he cared deeply for his family.He was a treasure to everyone who knew him and I know how much he will be missed.
Rest in Peace my brother…love to all
Kate Bragg
Bender Family
Dear Lynn, Ryley,Aaron,Tyler,Katie,Gareth,Evan and Haley,
We were sorry to hear about Darrell’s passing. Your Dad was a very friendly and outgoing man, a real fixture in Botlon. We hope that the memories you have will help over time. We are thinking of you.
Take Care
Cam Cathy Evan Jennifer and Carter Bender
Dan Hardychuk TFS-Retired
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Darrell’s passing.
He will be dearly missed by all of his friends he so often visited at the Quartermaster Section of the Toronto Fire Services.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Dan Hardychuk
Toronto Fire Services (Retired)
Bruno Flammia
To Darrell’s family;
Darrell always made a day at the Fire Hall more enjoyable, he will be missed but not forgotten, our deepest condolences through this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruno Flammia
Cathy&Angelo Sperduti & family
Dear Aaron,Tyler, Ryley, Lynn and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Darrells’ passing. He was so very proud of his boys and the great men you have turned out to be. Darrell was not only a true gentleman, but a gentle man. He always made time to stop and chat and put a smile on our faces. Darrell fought the fight and is now at peace and out of pain. God bless all of you and know that Darrell was loved by all who crossed paths with him. Stay strong guys…. Love Cathy, Ange and boys.
Scott Marks
Darrell was one of the best. I met him shortly after starting with TFS in 1981. He was a gentleman who always saw the good in people and carried a positive outlook on life even when he suffered his own set backs. He was never a guy that stopped and felt sorry for his own situation.
He will be sorely missed by all that knew him and call him a friend. I can only imagine the sadness of your family in losing such a wonderful guy from your lives. Stay positive, carry him in your hearts and remember the joy with which he lived his life.
Scott
Donna Hume
Dear Aaron, Tyler and Ryley:and family:
I am so sorry for your loss, your Dad is smiling down at you all from above. I know he is so very proud of you all. The way you rallied around him and made his last days as happy as they could be will never be forgotten. And Katie, Darrell got to meet and get to know his new future daughter-in-law . Sorry I cannot be there to say goodbye to Darrell, please do it for us.
Love and Sincerest Condolences
Aunty Donna and Uncle Denis
Jason Netherton
He was one of those people with that spark. That characteristic that eludes so many people. Well, he had it in spades. People like Darrell stick with you long after you’ve met them.
I’m happy to have seen him again at the engagement party in the summer and It was a privilege to have known him while he was here.
When I see you guy’s again, I have a nice story about your Dad.
Lelani Arris
Darrell came to our side when his brother Robert died and through him his niece Rebecca came to know her cousins, who are amazing boys. We are truly sorry that we didn’t have more time to know him better. All our love to the family.
Patricia & Theresa O'Leary
Lynn & Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Darrell. We have fond memories of all the childen when they were young. Aaron, Tyler and Ryley on Martha Street and Gareth, Evan and Haley on Smith Court.
Lynn continue to keep strong. Our prayers are with you.
Pat & Theresa O’Leary
Paul Seifried
Thinking of you Lynn, and your family, in your time of loss.
Darrell was a super guy, and I was glad to have had the chance to work with him.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
R.I.P. Brother Ellement
Paul Seifried T.F.S. Retired 2007
Michael and Nita Weijers
Our deepest condolences on Darrell’s passing.
Sherry Wilby
My love and prayers to you all at your great loss. I had the joy of meeting with Darrell 8 years ago after he contacted me when my husband (his brother Raymond) died. They had been separated as children and Darrell was trying to re-connect. My 3 children were thrilled to find they had another uncle and more cousins. Darrell was so proud of his boys and he spoke so often of you Lynn. You were all truly loved. Such a brave man throughout his whole battle with cancer – he was always so positive and ready to face his challenge. In the end it defeated his body but not his spirit. He will stay with us all for a very long time. My prayers will continue to be with you.
Chuck Muir
I had the privilege of working and sharing a lot of fun times at the beginning of our careers on the TFD You will surely be missed by all.
Please accept my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Rest in peace old pal
Chuck Muir retired
Jim Fletcher
What else can one say…..sincere condolences to the Family and friends of one of great ones. A true character in everything he did.
RIP Brother Darryll, thanks for your friendship and your loyal service.
The Fletcher Family – Retired
Karen Sheckler-Wilson and family
Dearest Lynn, the Ellement and Pocock children, family, friends and colleagues of Darrell, do know that the Sheckler-Wilson-Bury family in France (and beyond) are with you in spirit as you celebrate and honor the life of this cherished man. The paths of love he leaves will surely be well-trodden as you each move forward. May time find him a safe place within you where you can visit him at will, drawing solace and guidance from his life, humor, memory and example.
We send our love and energy to blend with yours.
LOM, — karen, james, nina, gilles, sonia, marianne and christine
Shawna Ross
So Sorry to hear about Darrell passing. He had such incredible energy, kindness, humor and compassion. I have such wonderful memories of all the kids playing together when they were small and Darell being a great Dad as well as human being. The Ross,s send their prayers for the whole family.
Shawna, Carl, Tara, Dean, Mathew and Bridget
Don and Peggy Bennett
Dear Lynn and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Darrell. We know this is a very difficult time and wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Jutras
Dear Lynn and families, I was saddened to hear that Darrell had lost this battle to cancer. Always a positive man, he never let any of life’s hurdles defeat his outlook. He was a kind and gentle man, and will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to you all…
Bob Skaltsiotis
To a friend which i’ll miss..
A friend who i looked up on the tennis courts…
Rest in Peace
To his family my condolences ..
Ross & Linda McMahon
Our deepest sympathy to Lynn and family. We will remember Darrell as a gentleman and a friend. We have known Darrell for 35 years. I played baseball, fought fires and socialized with him in that time. He always had a positive outlook on life and loved his family. He will be missed and will always be with us in our hearts.
Larry Lalonde
Dear Lynn and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Darrell’s passing.
He was an amazing guy, great firefighter and a very caring gentleman, always found good in everyone.
Always talking about his kids and his wife.
Always asking how you were and how ones family was doing whenever we crossed paths..
All the good times we had around the hall over the years.
He will leave a very large void, and one that will be hard to fill.
So glad to have worked with brother Darrell in the beginning of my career on TFD back in the late 70’s.
Aaron, Tyler & Ryley be Proud of your Dad, he was a Great Guy and Very Proud of all yous.
Be strong Lynn, Darrell will always be watching over you.
R.I.P. brother Darrell.
Larry Lalonde
Sarah,John,Chris
Sending our condolences. We knew him from the fire hall. He will always be remembered.
R.I.P. brother Darrell.
Robert Skimming Pumper 20 Capt.A2
Lynn..
We were so very sorry to hear of Darrell’s passing and offer our condolences to you and your family.
I would also like to let you know that with my present health status I was unable to attend Darrell’s funeral.
Just wanted to let you know that I certainly would have wanted to attend the services held for Darrell.
Robert Skimming and Family
Barb Kelly, Jesse and Jamie
To Darrell’s family….we spent many years parenting our boys together…through thick and thin…you were a good and loving father…my thoughts are with you Ryley xoxo
Marcia Scupin & Family
Dear Lynn,
Tom and I were saddened to hear of your loss. As a former widow, I feel with you — there’s almost nothing like it that can occur in someone’s life. Although my late husband Ronnie left the planet in 1998, I think of him often and the love remains, since it is forever.
Your Tucson Cousins: Marcia & Tom
The Moroz Family
Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. I remember chatting with Darrell in the James Bolton playground when our children were very young. He was a kind man who obviously loved his children deeply.
Ailsa, Will, Carolin, Erin
Angie and John Steckley
Lynn, we are so sorry to hear about Darrell passing on. We only just found out. You and he were a couple brought together by fate – I still see your smiles, so filled with the light in your love. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Angie and John Steckley