July 25, 1960 — December 7, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce that on December 7, Darcy Donald Railton passed away peacefully at the age of 60. He fought a long difficult battle with melanoma and refusing any strong medications so that he wouldn’t miss a moment of life. He was amazing to everyone who cared for him.

He is survived by his wife Linda who was also his childhood friend knowing each other for 50 years. Also survived by his daughter Jesse and husband Mike McCrindle, grandson Wyatt. His brothers Lionel Railton (Kelly) 3 nephews, Scott Railton (Julie). Mother and father in-law Jim and Beth Bolton,  brother in-laws Jim and Jerry ( also best friend). His special and dear Aunt, Lynn Ashcroft, cousins Lyle and Brad Railton. Also survived by many more relatives. Predeceased by his parents Don Railton and Darlene Railton. Also paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents.

Darcy was born in Dawson Creek on July 25, 1960. Raised as a child in Mica Creek (where he met Linda) and later moving to Kamloops as a teenager. His career began in following the men in his family’s footsteps and operating heavy equipment in the union with Local 115. Then operating drill tecs for his Uncle Meryle’s company Westrail construction. After years of construction, Darcy ended his working career as a Kamloops city bus driver for 10 years.

4 years ago Darcy moved with family members onto a hay farm in Chase. His daughter has Cow Pony Equestrian and he helped with starting Little Wyatt’s petting zoo. His ideas and efforts at the farm were a great asset and are going to be forever missed. Darcy loved his pets cats, dogs and Sqeeker the dwarf goat. His special love was for Hunter his border collie dog. Darcy loved fishing and camping trips, especially the yearly holiday at Canyon Hot Springs. His hobbies included working on vehicle projects or growing his yearly beautiful tomatoes.

A special thank you to Kamloops Hospice for their great care and all his doctors. A celebration of life for Darcy will be held with family and friends in May 2021 at the Chase farm. An announcement will be made closer to the time and anyone wishing to join should contact the family.

Donations can be made to the melanoma skin foundation.

Condolences may be sent to the family from Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2020-12-07
• Location : Kamloops, BC