After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Darlene Fuhr passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 in Victoria, BC. By her side was her husband of 32 years, Ron Fuhr and close friend, Paula Warda. Darlene Judith Franklin was born on April 24, 1955 to parents, Alvin and Marie Franklin, of Rivers, Manitoba. Darlene lived on the family farm south of Rivers with her parents, older brother, Doug and younger brother, Donald “Joe”. She attended school and graduated from Elton Collegiate. Darlene began her work in the banking industry, which was where she would spend the bulk of her career. In 1977 she married the love of her life, Ron Fuhr, and the two settled in Brandon. They moved between Brandon and Winnipeg before eventually settling on Vancouver Island where Darlene would spend many happy years. She worked with the Bank of Montreal and retired after 28 years of dedicated service in 2006. Darlene spent many enjoyable days with her ‘banking girls’ and made several life-long friends she cherished so much. After her retirement from B.M.O., Darlene decided to keep busy by working part-time at The Market on Millstream where she thoroughly enjoyed herself. Darlene and Ron were fortunate enough to be able to go on several bus trips with friends to cities across the United States, and she was always so excited to see something new and meet people along the way. Darlene was a woman who changed the lives of those she knew, and we are all better people for knowing her. Hers was a light that shone brightly over us all, and today that light has gone out. Darlene is survived by her husband, Ron; father, Alvin; and brothers, Doug and Joe. She is predeceased by her mother, Marie. Darlene will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and countless friends and family.
A memorial service will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets in Victoria, BC on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will also be held in Brandon at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Darlene’s name can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
You are gone, but not forgotten
Your life was much too swift
We miss you but we remember
It was you that was our gift
22 Responses
I am very sad to hear the news about Darlene. We met at Main Office in Victoria. She was very welcoming, and always such a bright and cheery person. She had such a magnetic personality. My condolences to all her family and friends.
Ron – I am so sorry to hear of Darlene passing – last time I spoke with her I thought she had beaten this dreadful disease. I cannot imagine the loss you feel. My memories of Darlene are those of laughter, kindness, and honesty. Darlene was one of the women who ‘raised’ me at BMO and offered me guidance – and while I have left BMO now, I have never forgotten her – and we still managed to keep in touch from time-to-time – I so wanted to introduce my girls to her, and regret now I cannot. My thoughts are with you, and my parents, Paddy and Mary-Adele, also pass on their condolences, as Darlene also managed to keep in touch with them as well through the years. Darlene will definitely be missed by all who had the honour and priviledge to have met her. Take care, Rory
As former neighbors of Darlene and Ron, how we appreciated living close to them. As patrons of B M O , we also received Darlene’s excellence and friendship there, too.It isn’t a cliche to say that”she will be missed” Dorothy and Lorne of 104B White Birch Road
Ron, I am so sorry to hear about Darlene’s passing. She was a very vibrant and happy woman, always smiling! Please accept my condolenses and my thoughts and prayers are with you through this very hard time.
You take care of yourself big guy, miss you around JdF!
Bernie
I am so very sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing. Words are not enough. Please know that we are praying for you, Ron, and all that knew and loved her.
Angie
Our hearts go out to you Ron, at this time of loss, for you. If there is anything we can do, to help get you through, this difficult time, please know, we are all here for you. Some say, only the good one’s are called, to their eternal home…Darlene was so much one of the good and special people. She will be missed by all who knew her…
God bless you,
John & Rosemary
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Darlene, all the years I worked with her she was always smiling, happy and a joy to work with. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Our condolences go to Ron at this very sad time.
Cheryle and Real
Darlene was the friendliest person I have ever known. We spent many a coffee and lunch break together during the years Darlene worked at BMO in Sidney. I will have fond memories of her forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ron and her family and to the so many people whose lives she touched. She will be missed.
Dear Ron and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
We will always remember Darlene’s kindness and that wonderful smile that would light up a room. She will be missed.
Mike and Shauna
We were saddened to hear of Darlene’s passing. she was a wonderful person and we are better for having known her. At a time like this it is hard to find words that will help, but we hope Ron, that you know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Norma & Gerald