
HANSON – Stephen Darin 42, of Liverpool, passed away suddenly in QEII Health Science Centre, Halifax on Monday, March 3, 2014.
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late David “Sonny” and Joan (Roy) Hanson.
Darin worked hard to provide for his family and was well-known for his outgoing, warm, joyful laugh as well as his willing and helpful personality. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife and partner of 11 years Amanda (Conrad), his daughter Kelsey, his sons Jonathan and Darian, all at home. His sisters Crystal (Randy) Wamboldt and Tanya (Chad) Whynot, both of Liverpool. His brother Danny of Milton. His parents-in-law Allen (Debbie) Conrad of West Berlin, sisters-in-law Tracy (Arron) Carrier of Liverpool, Carrie (Tom) Hutchison of Florida, many nieces and nephews and cousins. His extended family Robert (Joley) Laing of Lower Sackville, Stephen (Amy) Rasley of Liverpool and his church family of the Salvation Army.
He was predeceased by his brother David.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where funeral service will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., Lieutenant Larry Campbell officiating, assisted by Lieutenant Rose Campbell. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, Liverpool, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Brenda and Ira Huskins
So very sad to hear of the passing of your loved one. Sympathy is going out to all of his family, sure hope that the Blessing of the Lord is with you all at this very sad time. God Bless
Joanne Whynot
Dairen’s personality will always be with you and will always be watching over the family. He will be missed by so many. Hugs & kisses.
lisa countway
Danny & family
I am extremely sorry to hear of your loss. May time heal all your pain. Find comfort in each other, share the memories you have of darin and remember all the wonderful times you all had.
My deepest sympathy is being sent.
Evie and Ed Fisher
So sorry to hear about your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familys.
Tracey Bowers
So sad to hear this …..praying for Amanda and Family hold on to the memories . Wish life wouldnt end in such a matter my deepest sympathies to you all….gone but never forgotten always in your heart. <3
Debbie & Maynard Carrier
We are so sorry to hear about your loss hon . Our throughts are with you every step off the way. May you rest in Peace Dairen. Praying for Amanda & the Family .
melissa gardner
i am so sorry for the loss that the family is going through my heart goes out to all the family i have known amanda for a while and it breaks my heart to hear that darin is gone my sincere sympathies goes out to everyone in their time of loss and may god be with all of you cherish all the memories and good times you guys all share gone but not forgotten >3
Sherri and Lucas Francis
Amanda and Family. So Sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Darin may be gone in body but his spirit will always be there watching over all of you .
rose mary and donald atkinson
we are sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one.our sincere sympathy to the familyour thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficly time.
una gallant and family.
sorry to hear about Darin he was a well known man.he loved his family very much he will be missed by all.take care Amanda and family.RIP my friend.
Leeann Kondraczynski
My heart is with you all through your hard time sorry for you loss
Shirley and Paul Neals
Amanda, (children and all other members of Darin’s family and friends) we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a tragic event can only be explained as God must have had another calling for him. Rest in the knowledge that he is with our Lord now!
Willis & Corina Huphman
To all of Darin’s family….we are so sorry for your loss…life just isn’t fair sometimes and this is one of those times…God must of had bigger plans for Darin…remember him for the caring and loving person he was…and his smile could light up a room…keep his memories close to heart and they will bring you comfort in the days ahead…spread your wings and Fly High with the Angels…R.I.P. Darin!
Lindsay & Chris labour
Amanda, kids and familie: there are no words to describe how sorry we are for your loss…. My heart breaks for your loss, let the strength of god, your friends and family get you through this tragedy. We are here and thinking of each and everyone of you xo
Willie and Faye Courtney
We are deeply saddened by your sudden loss.. Our hearts go out to you our prayers are with you. May God comfort you and your family.
LaDonna Williams
Amanda and family, Crystal and family, Tanya and family, Danny and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Darin was a good young man who was always smiling and always had a hello. I’m sure his Mom & Dad has welcomed him into their arms. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Bless you all.
Brian, Dianne Godfrey and family
So sorry to hear of your loss Amanda and family.What we knew of Darin was that he was a good man and father.God bless you and your family.
sheena
I’m so sorry for your loss. Amanda if there’s anything I can do I’m here for you, Darin was a great man and friend he will never be forgotten
Amen!!
Charmaine Colp (from Red Deer Alberta)
Amanda I was so heart broken when I heard the news of Darin. There are no words I can say to make it easier for you and the family. Cherish all the memories and they will comfort you in the days ahead. It is not an easy road to travel but with god by your side you will make it. Crystal and family my heart aches for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with ALL of Darins’ family. God bless you all!
Barbie Vienneau
May memories of Darin and the love of family and friends surround
you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Susan Inglis
Amanda, Kelsey, Jonathan and little Darian,
Our thoughts are with you at this time. Darin was a great guy. Keep your memories close,
Susan and Kate Inglis, Rebecca Delaney
Brian & Kim Mansfield
so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debbie and Chris Wamboldt
We have know Darin for many years he was a great guy .We send our prayers for peace in the hearts of his family and friends .
Jim & Jacqueline Peach
Crystal and Randy, Amanda and family, Tanya & Danny & families, so sorry to hear of the loss of Darin. Darin always had a smile & minute to talk & always made you feel like you knew him forever. He is now at a place, where all troubles, sickness, pain are no more. I pray that God will give you all, the strength to get through this valley. We send our deepest condolences God Bless..
Brian Christopher Shankel
So sorry to hear about your loss .
Matthew and Trudy
So sorry to hear of the loss of Darin.. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at this very difficult time.
Wendy Whalen
To all of Darrin’s loved ones: I hope that you can take some measure of comfort in knowing that our community shares in your grief and sorrow and lends its’ shoulder of support to lean on during this extremely difficult time.Darrin’s presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.He had such an engaging smile,endearing laugh,and out-going personality,he was one of those rare people that you just couldn’t help but instantly like. I greatly admired his enormous pride in his family,especially the children,and it is in them that his legacy will live on. God bless and Rest Peacefully Darrin.
Janet and George Fletcher
Hanson family: We were sorry to hear about Darin. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
HOLLIS BOWERSclam
AMANDA &CHILDREN so sorry to hear of the loss of your love one also to the rest of Darin’s family. May God be with you all at this sad time. our thoughts and prays are with you all. keep his memories close to heart and they bring you comfort in the days ahead god be with each and every one of you r.i.p. darin
Louise
so sorry for your lost!
helen and David Whynacht
Debbie, Allan and family, we are so sorry to hear of this terrible tragedy. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you……
Rebecca Cimprich
I’m so sorry for your loss Amanda (and family) May god bless you at such a sad time. May Darin rest in peace!
Cindy & Buckey Mooers
Dear Danny & Family,
We are very sorry for your terrible loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Cindy & Buckey Mooers
Ron & Barb Campbell
To the Hanson Family,
We are saddened to hear of your great loss. Please accept our condolences. Take comfort in the many memories of him.
Don and Vi Mackenzie
So sorry to hear if your loss of Darin. We are praying that the Lord will comfort and reassure you at this difficult time.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington (nee Anthony)
To The Family,
So very , very sorry for your sad loss. Please except our most sincere condolences. Hoping it helps to know that others care, Hugs to the children, take care and cherish the memories.
Sincerely Sherri & Dennis
janie trimper
clyde and I would like to say so sirry for your loss prayers and thoughts goes out to you all god bless you all
David and Bonnie Flemming
David and I are very sorry for your loss..gone at such a young age..please know you are in our thoughts at this sad time
Irving whynot
So sorry to hear about Darin passing
Lana and Paul
Crystal, Randy and families,
We are sincerely lost for words, just know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time..cherish all those precious memories.
Lana and Paul
judy quinn
So sorry about your lost to his family he will be missed
John & Peggy Whynot
Dear Amanda & Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you with heartfelt sympathy.
Josey Guest & Lenny Whynot
So sorry for your loss our prayers & thoughts are with u fellows at your sad time ….Darin was a sweet man & would help anyone R.I.P
Josey & Lenny
Wanda Seldon
Always such a shock to hear of such a tragedy to happen to a young family from home … May time and the support of family and friends help to heal your pain
Donald & Donna Huphman
Amanda & family & Crystal & Danny & Tanya & families we was heart broken to hear about Darin’s passing .We have known Darin since he was a little boy he always had the biggest smile whenever we seen him and open arms ready to give me one of his big hugs .Darin will be missed by many I know he will be missed by me .Amanda cherish all the memories you had with Darin memories is something you will always have , May you all find the strength to get you through this very sad and difficult time .We are thinking of you all .R.I.P Darin xoxo
April and Donny
Amanda and family ….We are so sorry for your loss . It’s gonna be a hard time getting through this but Darin will be looking down on you and your children keeping you safe and helping you stay strong .rip Darin
Bruce Theriau
Danny, Crystal and Families
So sorry to hear of Darins’ passing. It is such a young age to be taken from the ones that loved and knew him. He always had a smile and a few words whenever we met. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Vicki Conrad & Cecil Lannon
Amanda & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. May all the special memories you made help you thru this difficult time.
sheila smith
Hanson family,I am so shocked to here this my prayers are with you…god bless and you are strong and you have a strong family..take care…sending you a big hug ..take care..
Anna Zwicker
Dear Amanda
I am so sorry for your loss. Just finished looking at the video and Darin looks like a man who loved his family and enjoyed his time with them. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anna
Rose Roy
To Amanda and the family of Darin Hanson;;;;;;;;;;
I am so sorry for the loss of another wonderful man .I have known Darin since he was a little boy and he was always so loving..he always had a smile for everyone (which was contagious) and a hug for you …i can never remember seeing this man angry…he loved his family to the moon and back and take comfort knowing that i am sure he will be watching over all of you always….cherish the memories you have of him ..know that the good lord must have needed another angel in heaven so he looked down and saId Darin is the chosen one…when we live on earth we live on borrowed time but find comfort you will unite again for eternity …love to you all…R.I.P. Darin Hanson <3
Kendra hurley
so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kevin n Shelley Weagle
To All of Darin’s Family:
There are no words that can take away your sadness and pain, but take comfort in knowing the entire community and abroad mourn with you.
May you RIP.
Doris Lohnes Schnare
Debbie, Allan and family; Just learned today the news of your son-in-law and wish to express my sincere condolences to all of you. A very sad happening. I do not know your daughter but I feel so bad for her and the children. May God watch over them.
Tim Robertson
Its breaks my heart whenever i think that hes gone…he was such a loving and caring person… I personally knew him from childhood from being a close friend to my moms..and he was there for me threw rough Times thanks buddy for that love Ya and miss Ya.. My condolences goes out to the family during this rough time.
Janet Colp, & Jean Wagner
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. God Bless you all
Linda & Clarke Rafuse
To the Hanson Family and the Conrad Family….So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband, father and brother. Please accept our sincere sympathies in his passing. Clarke remembers him coming into the Home Hardware Store and said what a real nice fellow he was, always smiling and always polite. So sad to hear. Thinking of you all.
Clarke and Linda xo
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of the late Darin Hanson,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. You’ve lost someone who was a special part of your family. May you find comfort in each other and in all the compassion that comes to you at this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Barbara MacDonald
To Crystal,Danny,Amanda,and families.I am so sorry this has happened to Darin.Growing up with you and helping to look after you when Aunt Joan passed away was a pleasure.I know I haven’t kept in close touch,but this came as a real shock.My prayers are going out for all of you.
Anglena Huphman
So sorry for your loss , thing of all the family
Gordon & Brenda Bowers
So sorry for your loss. I can remember him as a child living just up the road from us. Can’t believe he is gone. Our prayers are with you.
Angela & James Morton
Amanda & Family
We’re so very sorry of your loss. Be strong & cherish the memories Darren brought into your lives. I will always remember him for his kind smile & heart. Our deepest condolences. RIP Darren
Susan Levy
Death is a sad and tragic affair
Even when it is long anticipated
But no death is as hard on the living
As the unexpected death of a loved one
My condolences to all of Darin’s family
Gertrude wagner and Family
I am thinking of you all at this sad time .I am sending my thoughts and prayers to you all at this time. Amanda please know my heart and thoughts and prayers are with you god bless you all . Rest in peace in fair winds and calm seas to our fishermen Darin amen and god bless.
Bob and Brenda Lohnes
Amanda, Allen, Debbie and Families: We were so saddened to hear of your tragic loss. May your faith help you to deal with the pain you must all be feeling at this time. We will hold you in our hearts and prayers. God Bless all of you.
Jim and Faye Conrad
No words can express the sorrow we feel for the family.
Jim and Faye
James and Erin
Walter and Sherri Miller
our condolences to all the family,such a tragic loss.
Judy Parmell
So sorry on the loss of your loved one. My prayers are for the family at this sad time.
Frank & Deanna Oickle & Janet Roy
Amanda, Danny & Tanya and families of Darin…So sorry to hear of Darin’s passing he had a smile and hello for everyone he will be greatly missed; he is now home in the arms of his Mom and Dad. Our deepest sympathy to all.
Brenda Lawrence
To the Hanson and Conrad Families . So sad for this to happen to such a young family. Looking at the video Darin sure loved his family . Can’t help but think of you constantly of the sadness you are all going through . It looks you had lots of happiness Amanda in the short time you shared . Give the children lots of hugs . God bless you all . Brenda .
Eldrige/Phyllis Whynot&Family
So Sorry For Your Loss.Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With All Of You At This Sad Time.
Robert & Sally Fader
Crystal & family:
Please accept our sincere condolences on your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
David & Diane Laing
David and I were so sorry to hear of Darins passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time! Cherish your memories they will help you and the children through this tragic time!
David & Diane
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
To all the family we are sorry for your loss R.I.P my friend till we meet again you are home at last
Evelyn & Lorimer Hupman
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Phyllis Tutty
Crystal, Danny, Amanda and Families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Darin as a little boy at Port Mouton School, always pleasant with a smile. I remember the sadness we all felt when your family lost his mother. I am glad that Darin had the happiness of a loving wife and children , and the support of the Church. Rest in Peace, Darin.
Shirley Croft & family
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Darin was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed by everyone. Our sympathies are with you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Jean Smith and Janet Spicer
We are so sorry for your loss.Such a good man.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Darin’ s family.RIP Darin
Evelyn & Lorimer Hupman
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Shannon & Corey Hartlen
Amanda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Shannon & Corey Hartlen
joanne
To all the family. So sorry for your loss.Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this heartfelt time.R.I.P. ..DARIN…….. …… Kevin Whynot and Joanne
Muriel and Raymond Whynot
So sorry to hear of your loss.So young to be taken away from his loved ones.He will be in all our minds forever
catherine hatt
Crystal and family, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your brother. I would see him and his young family coming into the Superstore all the time. I can never remember a time where he did not have a smile on his face or a chuckle of a laugh. He will be missed by everyone who knew him, it was a sudden shock to us all of his demise. Please know that he is everyone`s hearts and now in God`s hands. Bless you all.
Peggy Airey
Darin will be sorely missed. I remember him as a student, a neighbor, and a friend. The world has lost a shining light. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family.
Norman Fraser
Darin worked blueberry fields in the back woods of Shelburne County for more than 12 years.
I was introduced to Darin by his father Sonny who had worked the farm for years before that. Darin, my father Vernon, and my brother Allan, all lived and worked from a woods camp year round, busily clearing the land and working the fields during that time.
Sonny was happy to see Darin working with us because he could work, hunt, fish, and spend more time in their mutually favorite environment… the back woods.
When Sonny was about to die the last thing he asked of me was “Would watch over Darin” and “Keep an eye on him” and “Protect him” from harm.
Sonny I hope you forgive me for failing you in this regard.
Darin i pray God will reunit you, your mother, and your father in heaven.
Darin may your soul rest in peace and may God bless the family you left behind.
Marsha Ringer and family
Amanda, Kelsey, Jonathan, Darian and family
We were saddened by the loss of such a young man that was full of life. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all as you grieve for Darin. Thinking of you.
Veronica Wilson (nee McLean)
I just heard of Darin’s passing and wanted to send my condolences to his family.
I have known Darin for 25+ years and he was always sweet with not a bad thing to say. He always had a smile to offer even when things seemed really bad.
After I left Prince Rupert, Darin and I lost contact but through the magic 😉 that is FB reconnected intermittently, and again, his happiness shown through during the few conversations we had.
No words can help with the loss you feel now, just know, you are in my prayers and he was loved by many people throughout his life.
With loving thoughts,
Veronica Wilson
Pam Stewart
Amanda and Family,
So sorry for your tragic loss
Vanessa Tanner
So sorry to hear about your loss. He was one of a kind and a very hard worker to support his family and to make sure they had everything that they needed. He will be well remembered and missed by a lot of family and friends. You always knew if darin was around because he had one special laugh. Try to keep strong I know it is hard at a time like this. Thinking of you Amanda and your 3 children and all of the other family and friends. If you need anything and I can help you I would be more than glad to do it. Take care. Rest in peace darin you will never be forgotten.
Sandy (Cranton) Craig
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Julie
Soo sorry for your loss, he was a great person soo kind and warm and funny. He will be missed.
Kelsey Ann Violet
I miss you so much daddy every time I read this I can’t help but cry RIP my angel <3 <3 I will miss you until the day I die and love you forever.