Obituary of Dr. Peter Darlington

Dr. Peter R Darlington passed away peacefully in the Dartmouth Genera Hospital, Dartmouth on Dec. 31, 2024, at the age of 84. Born in Georgetown, On Jan. 24, 1940, he was a son of the late Ted and Patricia (Blackstone) Darlington. He married Joan Marie Urquhart in 1961. They met while serving in the Canadian Military and lived in Germany, Washington, Texas before settling down in St. John’s NL. Where Peter along with his wife Joan, started a private dental practice in periodontics. Upon retirement in 1995, they moved to their beloved Cape Breton Island where they split their time between Sydney and Dundee. Peter is survived by his daughters Linda (Ray) Bath, Kennetcook, Claudia (Jacob Singh of N Vanc, son Christopher (Ann Troake), Logy Bay, NL. And grandchildren Zachary Bath, Uriah and Joshua Singh. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Joan Marie. "Go toward all the life there is with all the courage you can find and all the belief you can muster. Be true, be brave, stand. All the rest is darkness." From Stephen King Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of the JW Allen Funeral Home, Hwy 215 Summerville (Phone 902-633-2431). Please visit their website at allenfh.ca if you wish to sign the guest book and/or send private condolences.