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Billy Chase posted a condolence
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Omg I'm crying here like a baby. This man was so much to me. He guided me through my last years of highschool. He made sure I would pass when I truly messed up. He believed in me like no other teacher did. My guidance counselor told me to go in the army he said no way go to college. He helped me so much and I was just telling my wife about him. I am lost to find he's been gone for 8 years. Thank You Sir for being my guiding light.
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Jeff Scalici posted a condolence
Friday, November 14, 2008
I have such fond memories of Mr. Darbyshire, my business law teacher in high school. I always looked forward to his class! I am without a doubt a better person to have known him. He will be sorely missed! My deepest and sincerest sympathies to all of his family.
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Christina MacKay Field posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted you to know that Jim played a part in my family's life...about 20 years ago he came to our door campaigning and he gave us a rubber jar opener with his name on it. Each time we couldn't get a jar opened, one of us would say "get Jim Darbyshire" and we'd use his opener to get the job done! I can't tell you how many times over the years we've thought about him. He seemed like such a good man. I've since moved out of Albany county and now live in Northern Kentucky, but my mom, who lives in Loudonville, still "uses" Jim to open her jars! She was the one who sent me his obituary from the Times Union. Again, I'm so sorry to hear about his passing.
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Peg Bradley posted a condolence
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Dear Darbyshire family,
I worked at SSHS as a clerk. Jim was a very well liked and respected teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peg Bradley
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Kim Blauvelt posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Mr. Darbyshire was my favorite teacher in high school. I graduated in 1999. He was always funny and made business class fun. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Kelly (Butler) Groncki posted a condolence
Sunday, March 9, 2008
I had Darbs as a treacher from 1992 till 1994. He was a great mentor and was liked by all.
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Linda Rekart posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Jim,
To a dear friend that I will always cherish. Love Linda
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The Iankoulski Family posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
I met Jim Darbyshire only once, but I could immediately tell what a good and admirable man he is. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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Leslie Staigar Dussault posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
I want to write and express my condolences to Mr. D's family...what a wonderful man. I have many fond memories of him as my teacher at Saratoga High - Class of 1986. We had a long-standing joke about "Where's the beef?" from the commercial during the 80's and we called each other "beef." I just pulled out my senior yearbook and re-read what he wrote - "Staigar - going to miss you, where's the _____, good luck to you, Mr. D" and it made me smile. I have worked for the state since graduating high school - almost 22 years and just graduated with my bachelor's in business in 2005 and I'd like to thank Mr. D for making that possible...he made me enjoy my business classes in high school and prepared for college so late in life. I don't know what my future holds but my business degree will make it much better. Godspeed Mr. D - you'll be missed!
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LInda R posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
I consider my life Blessed to have been a friend of Jim's since we met in PWP many years ago. We enjoyed many fun times.Later we had the priviledge to work and laugh together at the SHS. He was a dear friend and I will always remember him with a smile.May God comfort you at this time.
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Kelly (Lloyd) Lauder posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Mr. Darbyshire was my teacher every year for business 1993-1996 at Saratoga Springs High School. He was an awesome teacher. I am now an Accounting Clerk which I decided to pursue when I had him my senior year in high school for Accounting. I will always remember him. My thoughts and prays are with you.
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Kathie and Dale Kane posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Diane, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Knowing you I can only imagine what a great man he was. My husband attended Saratoga High and remembered him. There are no words to lessen the grief at this time except to say he is at peace and I wish you and your family the comfort that remembering him brings you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers at this difficult time.
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Denise Weaver posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Jim was such an amazing man. I will never forget his great sense of humor, intelligence, and compassion. He always had a way to make me laugh no matter what. I will miss Jim so much. Family parties will never be the same without him. Jim was a very special person who loved his family and spoke highly of them with such pride. My deepest sympathies to you all. With love, Denise
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Adrienne Mason posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Diane,
Just know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Adrienne
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Dan & Victoria Curran posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Kathy Burke posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Dear Diane,
Although I did not know your father, I can understand your pain at losing a dear loved one. His picture is very nice and he looked like a gentle kind soul. I'm sure you have many wonderful memories and I hope they will sustain you during this time. You're in my prayers, Kathy Burke
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Anne Rose posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
I served with Jim in the County Legislature for many years. Recently, we became acquainted again - I always enjoyed his wry sense of humor and his ability to see the world in a unique way; I am saddened to know that he is gone, that his valient fight is over. My deepest sympathies go to his family.
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Chris posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Mr. Darbyshire was my teacher at Saratoga High. I am a 1984 graduate. One of the few teachers I remember and admired. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor.
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Christina Patalino posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Darby always made me laugh and worked with my special needs students with humor and grace. My favorite memory was his shock and amazement that I had married Shaker graduate and the glow on his face when we spoke about his beautiful mom.
Sincerely,
Christina and Angelo Patalino
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Patti Veitch posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
I will always remember "Mr. Darbyshire" from my days at Saratoga High School. He was my Business Law teacher, and he was also the best teacher I ever had.
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REID posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2008
A teacher who made learning fun...to some it is really small, but everytime I look at the NY Stock Exchange page of the newspaper, I think of Mr. Darbyshire. As a former business student, I learned about the stock market in his BA/BCA class. Thanks Mr. D...for having a part in who I am today.
Shelley Ternent Porter posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Long ago memories often burn the brightest..."Jimmy" reading stories to me and having "tea parties" at Grandma's house, Thanksgiving dinners at 10 Grove Ave., "whipping the horses" in the car with Uncle Bob, summer cook-outs on Homestead Drive. Besides being my cousin, Jim was a friend, mentor, and supporter to my mother, his favorite Aunt Emma Jane, my sister Nancy, and myself in good times and bad. Nothing in life is harder than saying good-bye to a loved one, but hopefully knowing that memories like these will always be with you make this parting a little easier to bear. Sue, Kris, Dianne, Brian, John and Shirley-I am with you in my heart and thoughts and prayers.
Sue, Kris, Dee, Brian, John and Shirley, although I am not with you in Latham, I am with you in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.
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Steve Banbury posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
I never knew Jim, but I have known his daughter Diane for at least 8 years now to be loving, thoughtful and very funny. Dee is a smart woman of great insight and courage and a dear friend; attributes I am sure she learned from her dear dad and loving family. Peace to you all.
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Elizabeth posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Godspeed, Mr. Darbyshire. You were such a wonderful man and a kind spirit. My father could not have asked for a better friend. You faced a illness with grace, dignity, and a prediliction to take the good days when they come.
My sympathies to the Darbyshire family. You are in my prayers.
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Christina Sheehan posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
I have fond memories of spending time with Mr. Darbyshire while growing up with his daughter Dee, my best friend. I'll never forget our vacation in Maine. He will be missed!! With love and prayers, Christina Sheehan and family
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Deborah Szesnat posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Jim was a wonderful neighbor. He encouraged me and my father, Robert Pemberton, through many difficult times. It might have been just a hello as he mowed the lawn or a wave as we passed by but I knew he knew, and cared, if something was going on. Even though he was a private person, his light came shining through. We will miss him very much.
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Danielle Gailor posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Mr. Darbyshire,
Was the sweetest man. He touch the lifes everyone meet. He will truly be missed by all. He always had a smile on his face. I have so many cherished memories of him, that I will always hold dear to my heart.
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Kevin & John posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
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