In Loving Memory of our Dad ❤️
Emma Nicky Claire & Carolyn
You are forever in our thoughts & Hearts
Charles Edward Philip Darley (3 Aug 1947 - 11 Aug 2026)
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Charles Edward Philip
RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Sheerness
£660.00
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RAF Benevolent Fund
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- Location
- Medway Crematorium Robin Hood Lane Chatham ME5 9QU
- Date
- 22nd Sep 2026
- Time
- 3pm
In loving memory of Charles Edward Philip Darley
who sadly passed away on Tuesday11th August 2026
Aged 79 years
Larger than life & threw himself wholeheartedly into everything he did, unapologetically himself everywhere he went, he will be missed by many, far & wide.
Charles’s funeral will take place at St Margaret’s Church, Rainham, ME8 7JH on Tuesday 22nd September at 2pm followed by a wake at The Holiday Inn, Maidstone Road, Rochester ME5 9SF. (Close family are invited to attend a private committal at Medway crematorium following the church service)
Charles was a traditionalist so please wear black, respectfully.
Nearest parking for the church is the pay & display car park behind the cricketers pub. Parking at the holiday inn is plentiful, but please register your car registration with reception to avoid a fine!
Please let us know your intentions to attend his funeral at chidleylaura10@gmail.com or click attend on this page. All are welcome to the church & The Holiday Inn, we’d love to see you.
Strictly no flowers please, Donations in his memory for either the
'RNLI' or 'The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund'
may be made via this online tribute page.
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From all members at the Brats in loving memory of our dear friend Charles Darley
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New Charles about 25 year a kind and friendly person inspired people to make thing and learn about radio.
Charles will be sadly missed.
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Thank you, Charles, for all your help, kindness and support over the past few years. Your incredible knowledge, guidance and passion for amateur radio have been truly appreciated, and you were always so generous with your time and advice.
You will be deeply missed, and your knowledge and friendship will be remembered fondly. Sending my heartfelt condolences to everyone who knew and loved you. Rest in peace, Charles. ❤️
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So sad to hear that you have left us Charles. I have never forgotten your wise advice and support whilst I was studying and gaining my amateur radio licence. You gave so much to the BRATS club and its members.
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Gonna miss his comments. This was after a picture that I’d posted on last years holiday…god bless you my dear friend ❤️
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