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Darwin L Sills

March 30, 1945 — January 5, 2023

 

Knowlesville-  Darwin L. Sills, aged 77, died January 5th, 2023 concluding a long and tough battle. He was born to C. LaVerne and Madeline M. (Emery) Sills on March 30th, 1945 in Albion, New York. He lived in the Knowlesville area his whole life.

He graduated from Medina High School in 1964, then worked for Rochester Products Division for 30 years before retiring in 1995.  Following this, he worked part time for Gordon-Fisk and Toussaint Farms for several years.  Darwin also joined the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Dept. in 1963, becoming a life member. 

Darwin was an avid hunter, enjoyed bowling, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and his three four wheelers. He also liked to take care of his classic cars, go golfing, and play cards.  Darwin loved NASCAR, attending races over the years, including the Pocono Raceway in PA, Martinsville Speedway in VA, Daytona & Talledaga in FL and the Michigan International Speedway.

He was predeceased by his parents and his sister-in-law, Bonnie L. Sills.

Darwin is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Cheryl Sills.  He also leaves behind three children, Melynda (Jon) Brown, Kimberly (Philip) Castricone, and Mark (Tina) Sills; six grandchildren, Jacqueline (Derek) Stack, Tyler Brown, Chelsea Castricone, Jenna Castricone, Becca Sills, and Adam (Bianca) Sills; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Elizabeth, and one on the way; brother, Marvin Sills; two nephews, Micheal (Rose) Sills and Bryan (Tangee) Sills.

A celebration of life for Darwin will be held on Saturday, February 25th at 2:00PM at the Kendall United Methodist Church, 1808 Kendall Rd, Kendall, NY 14476 .

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bloch Alumni and Advancement Center- Dept. of Neurology at Strong Memorial Hospital, 300 East River Rd., Rochester, NY 14627.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home in Albion, NY.

To share a special memory of Darwin, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Kendall United Methodist Church

1808 Kendall Road, Kendall, NY 14476

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