PAUL DARLING

LINCOLN — Paul Darling, 84, passed away peacefully Feb. 28, 2026, in his sleep at home.

He was born in Groton, Vt., Dec. 26, 1941. He worked a few years at the bobbin mill in Lincoln. He worked many years at Simmonds Precision until his retirement Aug. 16, 2002.

He was predeceased by his parents, Calvin and Laura Darling.

He is survived by his sister, Sandra Rhodes; his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara; their children, Paula (Kevin) Charbonneau of Tennessee and Tina Patterson; grandson Steven Patterson and his father David Patterson; and many nieces and nephews.

He enjoyed being with family and loved playing cards and board games. He loved going to the family camp on Otter Creek, fishing and taking the boat out. He enjoyed making many things out of wood and taking apart junk with his grandson by his side.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Lincoln United Church with a burial following at Maple Cemetery in Lincoln and a reception at Burnham Hall. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lincoln United Church, 23 Quaker Street, Lincoln, VT 05443. To send online condolences to his family please visit www.brownmcclayfunralhomes.com.◊