16 March,1981 – 15 July, 2015
With Dorene, Shawn and Cedric by his side Darren passed away peacefully at RJH in Victoria.
Darren was born in Victoria and was a “Lifer” At Glenlyon Norfolk School where he had many friends. After school he studied Commercial Real Estate in Seattle and then became a licensed realtor in Victoria. He sold his first house the day after he received his license. As Darren’s interests changed and he discovered his true passion was in the Securities Investment business he obtained a Bachelor of Business Degree at Strayer University in Washington D.C. He also completed the initial Canadian Security Course and was studying to complete the final tests.
Darren was exceptionally smart, an avid reader and enjoyed analyzing world events and the stock market. He enjoyed traveling and exploring museums. So he obtained a travel and work visa for Europe and visited family in South Africa.
Darren was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Leo Steele (1974) and grandmother Anna Steele (1990) and grandmother Jean Cridland (2008) He is survived by his parents, Cedric and Dorene, his brother Shawn, sister- in- law Rebecca and his niece, Charlotte. His uncle Ron Cridland, aunt Cindy, cousins John, Alicia, (Dave) and Leslie. Also his extended family great aunt Margaret Isherwood, Jim (Marilyn) Ryan (Marnie) Allison, Jack Isherwood, Taylor (Donna) Tyson, Ted, Kody, Katie Isherwood. His great uncle Bob (Marylin) Ward, cousins John, Steve and Jeff.
Thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, Hospice Doctors and Cliff at 3N RJH Victoria.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday 1 August 2015 at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, Victoria B.C.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Victoria Hospice would be appreciated or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
81 Responses
Dorene, Shawn and Cedric,
My heart breaks for you. I appreciate that pain and heartache that you all feel but, like so many, feel useless. I offer my sincere prayers for each of you and my hope that you are able to hold memories of the good times in your hearts for many years to come.
David
So very sorry for your loss, far too soon. I remember fondly the good old days at GNS, taking the Integra and going for lunch or going to the gas station to get candy. As he said in his last message to me, “always your friend”, rest in peace – your South African boet.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Love will carry you through.
~Stefan Hudson
I’m sorry for your loss.
Ryan
We are so very sorry for your loss, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
I am so, so, SO very sad to have just heard this news. I remember our days in high school with great fondness and was happy to have reconnected a couple years ago. Sending my love and my thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest In Peace friend.
As fellow members of the GNS family our hearts go out to you all. God be with you as you face all that must be faced,
I remember Darren well, from my days as a teacher at GNS. My memory of him is of a perpetually cheerful lad, who always looked you in the eye. I was fortunate to stay in touch with Darren for a while after his GNS years. I watched with pride at his achievements and milestones passed.
Darren was a good man and I am proud to have worked with and known him.
RIP, my friend.
Jim Parker
I was Darren’s Drama teacher at Glenlyon Norfolk School, and I am saddened and shocked to read his obituary. He always had a smile for me, and everyone in our class. I remember him working on plays and productions, and my heart goes out to his family and friends. Darren, you are gone too soon!
My deepest deepest condolences …. Darren was like a brother to me… I will always remember has laugh and his smile…. My heart is very heavy and I pray that time will heal for all of Us….. He was a beautiful man and I miss my friend.