John Francis Darlington

Darlington, John Francis (Fran) (Killeenlea, Celbridge, Co. Kildare) April 22nd., 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Liz) and dear father of John, Linda, Brian, Aidan and Louise and a much loved grandfather of Rebecca, Jade, Ella-Grace, Mason, Laura, Paul, Jack, Olivia, Melissa and Nicola. Predeceased by his loving son Paul, his parents Louis and Bridget his brothers Derry, Ronnie and his sister Noeleen. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Damien and John, daughters-in-law Lisa and Leanne, sister Freda, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May John rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home Celbridge, Ardlough Road on Wednesday evening (April 24th) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (April 25th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery. John’s funeral service may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left by selecting “Condolences” below or alternatively at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com. John’s family wish to thank all the staff in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Celbridge Primary Care Centre, Community Palliative Care Team and Iniscare Homecare for the wonderful support and empathy shown to John and all his family. Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society.

“Forever in our hearts”