Michael William Darling

Michael William Darling of Warboys and Ramsey passed away peacefully on 15 July aged 91 years. He was born in Warboys, lived in Bury, Ramsey, Upwood and Houghton before returning to Warboys. He worked in Ramsey in the family Newsagents (H.A. Darling & Son) which he subsequently bought out from his father in 1976. In 1978 he bought a toyshop (Freemans) two doors away from his Newsagents in Ramsey. In 1982 he invested in a mews development of independent shops and small flats in the centre of Ramsey. He gave back to the community; he was a school governor, a Rotarian (for many years playing the role of Father Xmas on the Xmas float) and he was Mayor of Ramsey. Beloved husband to Diana Darling and adored father of Mark Darling and Stuart Darling. Michael’s funeral ceremony will take place Huntingdon Crematorium, Sapley Road, Kings Ripton at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 13 August. Donations in Michael’s memory can be made at the funeral or via the following link: michael-darling-1935-2026.muchloved.com. All proceeds are towards Diabetes UK.