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
Doreen and Cedric:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, two very special people with whom we’ve “touched” along the way, and we hope you find comfort in knowing we care. Our very heartfelt condolences to you and family, Pat and Derek
In the coming months and years, may each moonrise bring you more peace, comforted by the memories of Darren that no one can steal.
And in the coming weeks, may you be comforted by the outpouring of support.
My condolences.
Cedric and Darlene,
Gerri and I send our sincere condolences. The death of your son Darren , so unexpected.
I imagine him as friendly and kind as his dad and as loving as his parents.
My heart goes out to you all. Losing a son or brother, well before his time, is hard to bear. My thoughts are with you and may your hearts all heal and his memories eventually bring back all those loving smiles. Bob
I am so very sorry to hear of Darren’s passing. Although I hadn’t seen him in many years, I have very fond memories of our time at school. He was in fact my first friend from our first day at Glenlyon. Such an important friendship and such wonderful childhood memories will always be cherished. My heartfelt condolences to Doreen, Cedric and Shawn
Doreen and Cedric, I am so very very sorry to learn today of Darren’s passing and offer my heartfelt and humble, sincere, thoughts and condolences. I cannot imagine the depth of your loss, my heart goes out to you, Cedric, my dear and long standing friend, such an immense loss.
Condolences,
Bob
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Ted and Sharon Kardera
Dear Dorene and Cedric…
You both have been so kind to me over the years and I am so very saddened to hear of your loss. We lost Robin’s daughter, Andrea, who was about the same age as Darren, and it left a huge hole in our hearts. I know you will heal with time, and I will be thinking of you and wishing you happy memories.
Love and best,,
Jane.
Dear Doreen and Cedric
It is never meant that a child should precede his parents in death. Good memories will sustain you as you move forward.
Our condolences, Toni and Errol
Doreen, Cedric and family
So very sad for you when I read the notice. My words are so inadequate when we lose someone close. Still, my thoughts are with you and all those close.
Bless,
Gerry