Obituary of Helen Margaret Ann Darling

The death of Helen Margaret Ann Darling, wife of the late Henry E. G. Darling, occurred peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Born in 1920, she was the daughter of the late William and Minerva (Hill) Darling of West Saint John. Helen loved music and shared her voice in St. Paul’s (Valley) Choir for many years. She often played the organ when Douglas D. Major was not available and played for her friends at the Chateau. In later years, she was a member of the Altar Guild and the ACW of Holy Trinity Church, Hammond River and the Kings County Historical Society. She also enjoyed gardening and traveling and her extensive family. Survived by two sons; William McIntosh (Tina) and Andrew McIntosh (Adrienne), one step-son John Darling (Carol) and daughter-in-law Elaine Darling; grandchildren Carl McIntosh (Tammy), Jennifer West (Julian), Scott Darling (Jennifer), Sonya Seeley (Gary), Jill Burchill (Neil), Jason Darling; many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Jack McIntosh, and her three sisters: Frances, Marjorie and Virginia and step-son Robert Darling. Helen’s family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at 4CS at the Saint John Regional Hospital for their compassionate care. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com