HARTLING, Darren Kenneth age 57 of Spanish Ship Bay, Guysborough County passed away, surrounded by his family and friends, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital, Sherbrooke. He was a son of the late Frank and Vivian (Reid) Hartling. Darren worked as a deckhand in the lobster fishery. Darren was very knowledgeable and wise, an excellent photographer, he loved "his music". He volunteered as a firefighter with Sherbrooke and Liscomb Volunteer Fire Departments, and served on the Executive Committee of Liscomb Legion Branch 86. Darren is survived by brothers, Jimmie, New Glasgow; Barry (Brenda), Eden Lake; sisters, Mary (Allan) Nauffts, Spanish Ship Bay; Reta (Wayne) McIndless, Ontario; Lucy Stuart, Abercrombie; Viola Wilson (Eddie Green), New Minas; 16 nieces and nephews; 18 great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister in infancy. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 18th at 4:00 pm in St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Liscomb with Rev. Sue Channen officiating. Interment in St. Luke’s Anglican Cemetery, Liscomb. A reception will follow in Liscomb Legion Hall. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of G. W. Giffin Funeral Home Ltd., St. Mary’s Chapel, 34 Main St. Sherbrooke.