Henry "Badge" Darling

It is with a very heavy heart that I express my sincere condolences to you and your family. Kenogami just won’t be the same that it has been for me for 70 years. My annual visit to the lake was always enhanced with a visit with Badge.

So sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest sympathies.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Badge was quite the man and will be missed by many.

I am so sad to read this obituary, God bless Badge on his new journey , he has plenty of friends waiting for him. I am so sorry for your loss, Sue

My deepest condolences for your loss. May the wonderful memories you have bring you peace and comfort in the days to come. Rest in Peace, Badge.

My condolences to all the family.

My heart goes out to both of you. I'm here if you need a shoulder to lean on or if you need help with anything. Sending you great big hugs.

My condolences…Badge was a great guy and will be missed beyond our Kenogami community…RIP

So sorry for your loss. May the love you shared stay in your hearts and bring some comfort at this time

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What a legacy Badge leaves behind, and to You and your Family, all the fond memories to talk about. So sorry for your loss and to the Community as well. I'll cherish my memory of Badge.

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I have a lot of fond memories of your Dad, Jess! I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. Thinking of you both during this difficult time. ️

I became one of Badge 's fans over these many years. So many happy memories. I am so blessed to have shared his friendship. It has enriched my life.

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The world has lost a true Northerner when Badge dies. My heartfelt condolences to go to Sue, my colleague at KLCVI and Jess, who carries on Sue’s love of teaching. Badge has joined the spirit in the sky!

Our sincere sympathies on your loss, Sue. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolences and prayers to you both on the loss of a Husband and father. Badge was a man of many talents and will be forever remembered for his love for his family, adopted family, friends and especially his dedication to the community of Kenogami. Andy and Pansy Attwater

We are saddened to hear of Badge's passing. His hard work and dedication to create the Kenogami Fire Brigade and Community Hall is his legacy that will live on. Rest in peace Badge.

My sincere condolences in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ines Robazza.

We are so sorry to learn of your loss of husband and father . Our sincere condolences

I have many fond memories of Uncle B, we would always have great conversations when I was over for lunch! His insight on various different things was incredible. He'll be missed! You'll be in my prayers. He always made me feel respected. God bless!

My heart felt sympathy for your great loss. You are constantly in my thoughts and sending you lots of love and a big hug for you both. Sister and Aunt

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Badge was a talented presence in his community, in Sue and Jess’ lives, and as a friend/neighbour, over the decades. His rest has been well earned. Our thoughts are with you.

Sending my sincere condolences to Sue and family. Badge will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Sincerely, Lynda Clark-McTaggart

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So, so sorry to hear this news. I really enjoyed seeing Badge every summer.... he was a one of a kind and unforgettable person. It was a pleasure to know him. Keep the memories alive!

I am so very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my chats with Badge. Robert and I extend our deepest condolences. We will remember Badge for his years of service and devotion to the Kenogami community, but also for his kindness and generosity. He will be missed. Hugs. Barbie and Robert

Sue and Jess, Few people were as dedicated to their community as Badge was, we will miss seeing him, he always had a smile for us.

I was very saddened to hear of Badge’s passing. I never met him in all the years I knew you both, but can tell he must have been a pretty good man from the way you talked about him Sue and how well Jess turned out. I read his obituary that reflected just how influential, strong and full of love he was. I see it in both of you. I am glad to know you will have a lot of loving support to carry you through such a loss. Know that I am thinking of you and praying for a gentle healing journey. With Love Lorraine

Sadso sorry..my condolences to you and the family

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So sorry to hear of your loss Sue. May the good memories bring you comfort

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband/Father. I always enjoyed my chats with Badge and will always think fondly of him as a good man. Rest Easy Badge.

Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband and father, Sue and Jess. Cherish the wonderful memories. Doug & Chris McFadgen

Keeping you and family close in prayer for comfort and strength during this difficult time.

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We are so sorry to hear the news regarding Badge! I first met Henry during our days at KlCVI, chummed around with him during our summers in Elliott Lake and of course admired his interest in the many aspects of life at Kenogami! He was always a deeply involved person with so many different interests and concerns! Our deepest sympathy to his family and many friends. Brian and Gale Hamilton

Our brother-in-law will be missed. He was a pillar of his family and his community. Our deepest sympathies.

I would like to join your many friends in expressing my sincere condolences in Badges passing. He will be truly missed at lodge after being involved over these many years. Rest in peace my friend.Very Sincerely Rod Wert

My deepest condolences. Badge was a pillar of strength and a great leader of the Rameses Shriners Provost Escort Unit, when he rose through the ranks and became Chief of our Unit in 2007. He will surely be missed by all to whom were blessed with his friendship. Our fond memories will keep him in our minds forever. God Bless.

We were very sad to learn that Badge has passed away. So loved by his family and respected by his community for his lifelong commitment to making life better and safer for everyone. He will be remembered with fondness and gratitude by all whose lives he touched. Our sincerest condolences... Bernie and Tanya

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Dear Sue, I am saddened to hear about Badge. Although we were not the closest of friends, I knew him through our days at KLCVI and my visits to Kenogami. I trust he will be well remembered by all the true northerners , those of us who remain that is.

My condolences in the passing of Badge. I did not know Badge well only more recently moving to Kenogami as an adult, but we immediately found commonality in our admiration of the Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 vehicle and Airstream travel trailer as well as our having a long history with Kenogami and a love for the lake. Growing up on Kenogami I heard the name Darling as a kid but I did not meet Badge until sometime in the 1990’s on a trip from Manitoba (where I was living) with my young family to visit the folks and the lake. I was at the bridge getting into my 1987 Toyota Landcruiser when Badge called out to me and introduced himself. He wanted to have a look at the vehicle. Badge had owned a Landcruiser and thought highly of it. The Landcruiser and the Airstream travel trailer (I have the same model as Badge’s present Airstream) were often subjects of discussion whenever we met over the years. As Fire Chief, Badge provided me with advice concerning the woodstove and chimney in both my Grandmother’s cottage and later the cottage that replaced it. On moving to Kenogami a few years ago, I was shocked at how much the lake had changed in the past 10-15 years. For this reason, I started a baseline water quality study of the lake to assess its present status. In this regard, Badge was very supportive, securing a water sampler and a sediment grab for our sampling program. Badge also showed considerable interest in the study findings and was quite concerned about how ongoing changes could affect the pickerel fishing in the lake. Badge impressed me as being very personable and knowledgeable. He was very much a giver and doer, who donated his time generously to the well being of the Kenogami community, especially the fire hall. Badge loved Kenogami and was very concerned about the future of the lake. Badge will be missed.

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Dear Sue and Jess, We are sorry to hear of Badge's passing. We know he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Kenogami has lost a champion. We are so grateful for Badge's dedication to the K.D.F.B. and your generous support of him to make it possible. Please know you are in our thoughts. Big hugs from Pat , Fred, Adam and Kate

Hello from Badge's cousin, Scott Darling. Been many years since seeing Henry/Badge, e.g. at my father Homer's funeral. I have a fond memory of Ken & Homer, with their boys (Bruce & Scott, Badge & David) having a campfire at Ken's camp (approximately 1957). This involved making popcorn in a washtub using 2 lb of butter! I'm learning there's been trends passed on to Ken & Homer's children - to enjoy the outdoors, to contribute to their communities, and to treasure family and friends. Certainly sounds like Badge had a life well-lived. Sincere condolences from Scott & Susan Darling, Sudbury.

He will be always in my memories. I can not ever forget the memories that he gave me! He is my best patient ever! He will be with me till the end of my life in my memories! My warm hugs are always with you! Missing the brave man already! Hope he can here my words and rest in a peace!

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Please accept our sympathies. When Badge was fire chief he asked me to join the fire committee as a director and I'm still a director. Badge was a highly respected member of our Community plus a nice man. RIP Badge. Bill & family

So very sorry for your loss, Jess and Sue. Badge was such a great friend to many, including my dad, Jack, and will be missed very much. The obituary was beautifully written and heartfelt, a lovely tribute to Badge's life. Sending my love to you both. Love Colleen

Condolences from us both. Badge was always an interesting character and we know he will be missed. Take care and take comfort in the memories.