Obituary of Darren Elliott Porter
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darren Elliot Porter, who departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in the Digby General Hospital with family and friends by his side. Born in Cold Lake, Alberta on September 23, 1961, Darren was the beloved son of Lois Marie (Gillis) Porter and Thomas John Porter of Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.
Darren grew up and attended high school in Abbotsford, BC. He graduated from Acadia University with degrees in Physical Education and Education, Darren also carried his master’s degree in education from StFX University. Darren held many positions during his career in education, He was a teacher, vice principal and a principal in Manitoba, as well as the Tri-county Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) in Digby.
Darren was a long-time supporter of the BC Lions and the Vancouver Canucks. He coached the women’s varsity soccer team at Acadia University, he also coached youth soccer in Digby and was the Assistant Director of Medicine Hat Soccer Association. Being a man of many talents, Darren was a play-by-play hockey broadcaster for the Acadia University Axeman and the Yarmouth Jr. A Mariners. Outside of sports, Darren had a lifelong interest in farming, he enjoyed showing cattle, and in his youth, he attended 4-H clubs. Above all his greatest passion was sitting back and watching thunder and lightening storms with his wife, Diane.
In addition to his parents, Darren is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Diane “Peaches” Lee Porter; devoted daughters, Haley (Kyle) Porter, Katelyn (Cade) Porter and Taylor (Megan) Porter; step-daughter, Jacqueline (Christian) Comeau; step-son, Scott (Miranda) Comeau; sister, Amanda Porter; brother, James (Laura) Porter; grandchildren, Abigail, Charlotte, Anna, Amelia, Austin, Caroline, Penelope, Alistair, Maverick, Lyle, and Alice; father in law, Terry VanTassel; mother in law, Paulette VanTassel; as well as extended family and lifelong friends.
Darren’s Family would like to thank the Alberta and Nova Scotia health care systems, along with family and friends for their support through Darren’s illness.
Cremation has taken place. A Private Memorial Service will be held in the spring of 2025. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Darren’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Digby County Funeral Chapel, 367 Highway #303, Conway, NS B0V 1A0 (902-245-2444).
