Richard Loren Darland, 83, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Richard was born on January 30, 1933 in Montgomery, Illinois to Earl and Cebelle Darland (Songer) and stepson to Jerome LeRette.
Richard proudly served three years in the United States Army as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C. Upon retirement from Bank of America in 1999, Richard cherished time pleasure cruising and ballroom dancing with his wife Catherine of 56 years.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Cebelle Darland, his stepfather, Jerome LeRette, and his brothers, Harry Darland, Lincoln Darland and Marion Darland.
Richard is survived by his wife, Catherine Rita Darland (Gatto), his children, Lisa Darland (Claffy), Gregory L. Darland, his sister, Jane Darland (Stokes), stepsisters, Janice LeRette (Rozhon), Sharon LeRette (Knoff) and grandchildren, Matthew J. Claffy and Erin L. Claffy.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with a Prayer Service at 6:00 pm at Fred Hunter Funeral Home, 718 S. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale 33316. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Sept...[more]