Obituary: Lee Linus Darley, 65, of Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — Lee Linus Darley, 65, of Wallingford and formerly of Cheshire, passed away after a sudden illness on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Hartford Hospital. He was the devoted husband of the late Patricia “Patty” (Slater) Darley. Lee was born on March 27, 1953 in New Haven, son of the late Linus and Shirley (Reardon) Darley.

Lee was born and raised in Cheshire and moved to Salida, Colorado where he worked as a farm hand on Dr. Harmon Leonard’s ranch. In the peaceful and scenic Sawatch Range and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Salida was where Lee was most happy until meeting Patty and beginning a new life with her back in Connecticut.

He is the beloved brother of Lyle Darley and his wife, Betty of Wolcott; his niece and nephew, Rebecca and Justin Darley; step-son, Robert Pallman, his wife, Cheryl and daughter, Megan of Wallingford; and his best friend, Paul Crayon.

The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire has been entrusted with Lee’s care. A Celebration of Life will be held privately. To leave online condolences for Lee’s family, please visit www.fordfh.com.