Frank N. Darrin Sr.

Frank Neil Darrin, Sr.

 

PULTENEY – Frank Neil Darrin Sr. 92 of Summer Shade, KY, formerly of Pulteney, NY died Thursday, August 27, 2021 at Arnot Ogden Hospital. Born on August 9, 1929, he was a son of Charles “Neil” Darrin and Saphronia Champlin. Surviving him are his 2 daughters, Karen (Tom) Deegan, Cindy Doyen and a son, Randy Darrin. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Frank was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Kathryn “Louise” Darrin; sons, Frank N. Darrin Jr., Rusty D. Darrin; his brother, Charles and sisters, Alberta and Rosemary.

Frank was a 20 year military veteran who served in the Korean and Vietnam War. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, scratch lottery tickets and playing poker.

Friends and family may call on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the funeral service directly after at the LaMarche Funeral Home, 35 Main St., Hammondsport, NY. Services will be officiated by Rev. Donald Peak.

A celebration of life will be held at the Pulteney Fire Hall after the funeral service.

Burial will be at the Glenview Cemetery in Pulteney, NY on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the SPCA or the Wounded Warrior Project.

The LaMarche Funeral Home in Hammondsport is honored to assist Frank’s family with the arrangements.

Online condolences or remembrances of Frank are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc.