Official Obituary of
Lila J. Darling
November 4, 1932 ~ October 28, 2017 (age 84) 84 Years Old
Lila Darling Obituary
Lila Jean Robson Darling, 84, of North Chili, NY returned to her heavenly home on October 28, 2017. Her devotion to her family and her abiding trust in God supported her gave her peace.
Jean was born on November 4, 1932 to the late Robert J. and Hazel Robson, both respected life-long residents of Eldred, PA. Jean was a graduate of Eldred High School and attended one-year at Roberts Wesleyan College where she met the love of her life Richard. She married Richard Morse Darling, on June 12, 1954 in Port Allegany, PA. In 1953, she graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College. She taught school for several years near Albany, NY while her husband completed school.
Jean was blessed with a large and loving family and her true calling and passion was being a homemaker and raising four wonderful sons. Jean was a perfect match for Richard. Her support, love and devotion to him was evident to all. Together they raised their children with patience, discipline and humility. From the very beginning, she dedicated her children to God and encouraged them follow the Lord with all their hearts. Their home was filled by her warm spirit of hospitality and generosity. She loved to travel, do ceramics, was actively involved in community services such as teaching English as a second language and the Christian Women’s Association. She held deep and abiding friendships and was very proud of her family legacy.
Jean is survived by, Richard her of husband of 63 years; her sons Jim (Carolann) of Groton, NY, Ed (Donna) of Baldwinsville, NY, Tom (Miki) of Rockville, MD and Bill (Beth) of Amherst, NH. Grandchildren: Jamie, Amanda, Danielle, DeAnna, Paul, Lydia, Caleb, Alexis, Sam, Isabella, and Ezra. Great Granddaughter: Iris. Her Grandchildren were a tremendous joy in life. She was predeceased by her brothers, John Robson and Earl Robson and her parents.
Friends may call Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at United Methodist Church in Eldred, PA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am. Officiated by Pastor Paul Livermore, Ph.D. Burial will be at the Lamphier Cemetery. A reception will be held at the church.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, November 11, 2017 at Pearce Memorial Free Methodist Church, North Chili, NY. Officiated by Orrin Bowman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Wesleyan College “The Roberts Fund,” in memory of Jean at www.roberts.edu/onlinegiving.
Jean was born on November 4, 1932 to the late Robert J. and Hazel Robson, both respected life-long residents of Eldred, PA. Jean was a graduate of Eldred High School and attended one-year at Roberts Wesleyan College where she met the love of her life Richard. She married Richard Morse Darling, on June 12, 1954 in Port Allegany, PA. In 1953, she graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College. She taught school for several years near Albany, NY while her husband completed school.
Jean was blessed with a large and loving family and her true calling and passion was being a homemaker and raising four wonderful sons. Jean was a perfect match for Richard. Her support, love and devotion to him was evident to all. Together they raised their children with patience, discipline and humility. From the very beginning, she dedicated her children to God and encouraged them follow the Lord with all their hearts. Their home was filled by her warm spirit of hospitality and generosity. She loved to travel, do ceramics, was actively involved in community services such as teaching English as a second language and the Christian Women’s Association. She held deep and abiding friendships and was very proud of her family legacy.
Jean is survived by, Richard her of husband of 63 years; her sons Jim (Carolann) of Groton, NY, Ed (Donna) of Baldwinsville, NY, Tom (Miki) of Rockville, MD and Bill (Beth) of Amherst, NH. Grandchildren: Jamie, Amanda, Danielle, DeAnna, Paul, Lydia, Caleb, Alexis, Sam, Isabella, and Ezra. Great Granddaughter: Iris. Her Grandchildren were a tremendous joy in life. She was predeceased by her brothers, John Robson and Earl Robson and her parents.
Friends may call Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at United Methodist Church in Eldred, PA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am. Officiated by Pastor Paul Livermore, Ph.D. Burial will be at the Lamphier Cemetery. A reception will be held at the church.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, November 11, 2017 at Pearce Memorial Free Methodist Church, North Chili, NY. Officiated by Orrin Bowman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Wesleyan College “The Roberts Fund,” in memory of Jean at www.roberts.edu/onlinegiving.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lila J. Darling, please visit our floral store.
© 2026 Frame Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility