Robert B Darling

Portland- Robert B. Darling, 43, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Maine Medical Center as the result of a heart attack. Bobby was born in Portland, Maine on July 14, 1975 the son of Peter W. and Patricia A. (Earles) Darling. He attended local schools and graduated from South Portland High School in the class of 1993. He was a life communicant of Holy Cross Church in South Portland. Bobby spent most of his adult life working as a chef in various restaurants in both Portland and South Portland. He was a fantastic artist who enjoyed cartoon and comic book characters. He was a real movie buff and a diehard Star Wars fan. His greatest love was the time he spent surrounded by his family especially his nieces and nephews. Bobby will long be remembered as a survivor that always fought for himself and others. The family gives a special thank you to brother Marty. Bobby was predeceased by his father, Peter W. Darling. He is survived by his mother, Patricia A. Darling of South Portland; three brothers, Marty and his wife Terri Darling of Gorham, Peter Darling and his fiance' Anne MacAleese of Standish, David and his wife Tammi Darling of VA; four sisters, Marie and her husband Bob Jordan of Standish, Susan and her husband Thomas Mardas of Cornish, Gini and her husband Scott MacDonald of Naples, Julie and her husband Richard Barrett of CO; many nieces and nephews. Vigil prayers will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 3:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland followed by a time of visitation for family and friends to share memories and celebrate Bobby's life until 5:00pm. Burial will be private. To view Bobby's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www. ConroyTullyWalker.com