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- From the funeral card:
Beloved husband of Ella Ruth Sears for 72 years, Eldon died at home on February 1. Dear father of Myrna Darling (Wayne Gordon) and Brain Darling (Kathleen Douglas). Much loved uncle of several nieces and nephews. Eldon, son of the late Harry Darling and Lottie Spooner, lived most of his life in Latimer before moving to Bear Creek Road, near Sunbury. Predeceased by sisters Doris (George Revell), Phyliss (Fred Mutton) and Zella (Orville Silver). Survived by sister, Muriel (the late Ken Walls). Farmer, dairyman, pilot, gardener, loved of fiddle music and modern square dancing, Eldon was a lifelong learner. He was a school trustee at S.S. #1, Storrington, filled a variety of roles at Latimer united Church and served on the board of the Farmers' Cooperative. Eldon will be greatly missed by his extended family, his wide circle of friends and by all who considered him a mentor.
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