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Michelle M. Darling

  • August 19, 1997 - July 24, 2011
  • South Newfane, Vermont
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“Michelle was a beautiful, talented, young-lady who was taken from this world way to soon. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her. The recent snow...Read More » ”
1 of 27 | Posted by: Justin "Thoreau" David Giumelli - VT

“Dear Alan, Lucie, Luke, Genevieve, I think of you all every day, and Michelle, beautiful, wonderful, bright, playful, funny Michelle. I'm sorry...Read More » ”
2 of 27 | Posted by: Jeremy Yang - Los Ranchos, NM

“Dear Alan, Lucie, Luke and Genevieve, This is long over due, and even though we were unable to attend the service for Michelle, we are thinking of...Read More » ”
3 of 27 | Posted by: Deborah, Dave, Drew, Steph Parsons - VT

“Alan, my condolences to you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss. ”
4 of 27 | Posted by: Mike Gatewood - Boxford, MA

“Dear Alan, Lucie, Luke, and Genevieve, We love that sweet, intelligent, free-spirited girl with her soft spot for all animals and her love of...Read More » ”
5 of 27 | Posted by: Gramma @ Grampa Darling - NY

“I didn't know her, but I was one of the people there attempting to rescue her when she died. Being only a little older than her, it has greatly...Read More » ”
6 of 27 | Posted by: John Lindsay - Niskayuna, NY

“TO Alan and Lucie and family, We did not know Michelle but we did know of the joy and happiness she brought to her grandparents Roy and Betsy. Please...Read More » ”
7 of 27 | Posted by: Mike and Gail Diffley - Niskayuna, NY

“Correction to my earlier message, the word is "heart". My deepest sympathy, Annie Suquet ”
8 of 27 | Posted by: Annie Suquet - Brattleboro, VT

“Dear Alan, Lucy & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry for the tragic loss of your daughter...Read More » ”
9 of 27 | Posted by: Stacey Eldridge - NH

“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
10 of 27 | Posted by: Mark and Colleen Reilly. - Draper, UT

“Michelle was a bright light that will remain with the people who knew her. A special thought for Genevieve and Luke who I was not able to see at the...Read More » ”
11 of 27 | Posted by: Annie Suquet - Brattleboro, VT

“I left your community a short time ago but carry with me fond memories of working with Michelle in The Newfane School. She was an explosion of...Read More » ”
12 of 27 | Posted by: Paul Skogstrom - Boston, MA

“My husband, Mel, and I want to express our condolences to you on the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter, Michelle. your neighbors on Dover Road...Read More » ”
13 of 27 | Posted by: Norma Shakun - Williamsville, VT

“Daer Alan, Lucie, Luke, Genevieve and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You are a very strong family. Much love, Tricia and...Read More » ”
14 of 27 | Posted by: Tricia and Mike Caron - MA

“Dearest Alan and Family, My deepest sorrows are with you always. Please know that Michelle will be warmly remembered. Honor those precious memories...Read More » ”
15 of 27 | Posted by: Teresa Egan - Germantown, NY

“Alan, Lucie,Luke, Genevieve and family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful Michelle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don...Read More » ”
16 of 27 | Posted by: Ann - Schenectady, NY

“Dear Alan, Lucie and family... I remember Lucie coming to Timson Hill with Michelle to pick up Genevieve. Out the door to the playgorund Michelle...Read More » ”
17 of 27 | Posted by: Carolyn and George Nye - Newfane, VT

“My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. ”
18 of 27 | Posted by: Carol Lolatte

“Dear Alan, Lucie, Luke and Genevive Please know that our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss. You...Read More » ”
19 of 27 | Posted by: Mary Jane Giroux - Brattleboro, VT

“Our prayers are with your family in this very difficult time, and if there is anything that we can do for you- please just ask. ”
20 of 27 | Posted by: Tom &Patricia Fusco - So. Newfane, VT

“To Alan & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Michelle's memories lighten and enhance your lives. God Bless, The Baker Family: ...Read More » ”
21 of 27 | Posted by: James Baker - Deltona, FL

“Dear Darling family, Our Hearts go out to you. We lost our son in Nov. With Love, Mary Ellen McDurfee and Doug Richmond. ”
22 of 27 | Posted by: Mary Ellen McDurfee - Vernon, VT

“Dear Alan, Lucie, Genevieve and Luke, Our hearts break to think of your family and our community without Michelle. I know that she was a bright...Read More » ”
23 of 27 | Posted by: Kim Friedman - South Newfane, VT

“I will miss Michelle. Her smiles and good attitude were contagious. ”
24 of 27 | Posted by: Seviah Cepeda - Brattleboro, VT

“Loving thoughts to a sweet young girl. Love, Lisa ”
25 of 27 | Posted by: Lisa Darling - Portsmouth, NH

“We are so sorry for your loss and hope you will find peace in your wonderful memories of Michelle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your...Read More » ”
26 of 27 | Posted by: Melissa Bills - Wardsboro, VT

“Dear Alan and Family, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It is obvious that Michelle is a wonderful, bright, vibrant, caring...Read More » ”
27 of 27 | Posted by: Kristi Nastars - Castleton, NY


South Newfane, VT- Michelle Darling, 13, of Dover Road was rejoined with God on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Galway Lake, New York following an accident. Michelle was born in Brattleboro on August 19, 1997, the daughter of Alan Darling and Lucie Morissette Michelle lived her entire life in South Newfane, and was a high honor student, about to begin her eighth grade year, at Leland & Gray Junior High School. Michelle's biggest love was fantasy; she was an avid reader of contemporary classics such as Harry Potter and Cat Warriors to more obscure titles of far-off, imaginary lands. She also wrote a book of poems (as yet unpublished). Michelle was a member of the Brattleboro Gymnastics Team since she was four years old, and qualified for the Vermont State Gymnastics Meet for the last three years. She was a lover of all animals, especially all types of cats, domestic and wild; she was passionate about protecting endangered species. Michelle had a bubbly personality and brought joy to her family and all those around her. Her favorite place was the family's camp on Galway Lake, where she would kayak, swim, and make sure that the fish near the dock were fed breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. She was fluent in English and French, and also mastered sign language, which she used to communicate with her sister during large group events in which they were not allowed to speak. Besides her parents, survivors include: her brother Luke Darling and her sister Genevieve Darling both at home; cousins Colin and Kiley Owen, her aunt Cathlin Darling-Owen and her uncle Doug Owen of Dummerston; her maternal grandmother, Madeleine Morisssette, uncle Jean Morissette and aunt, Lise Morissette, of Stoke, Quebec; her uncle Marcel Morissette, of Boucherville, Quebec; paternal grandparents Dr. Roy Darling and Elizabeth Darling of Charlton, New York; her aunt, Lisa Darling, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and her uncle, Cary Darling, of Boulder, Colorado. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 A.M. at Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Richard O'Donnell, pastor, celebrant. A reception will follow the Mass to be held in Rand Hall at Saint Michael's School. Burial will take place in South Wardsboro Cemetery at a later date. Friends are invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home on Sunday from 6 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362, Attn: Pattie Beattie; Phone: (703) 438-6000; (online link: https://secure.nwf.org/support/memorial.cfm).