Darren 'Daz' Maroney (20 Sep 1971 - 21 Aug 2026)

I first met Darren when I was age 18 in 1999 whilst on work experience from college. He “sold” me the financial services career and paved the way for me getting my first job. We then worked together on and off between 1999 and 2006 (as he left the company and then came back and I went to Uni) and we always kept in touch thereafter.

Darren was larger than life, a character in the truest sense, could tell a good tale and there was rarely a dull moment in his company. He had a warm and good heart, was generous and a very funny man.

During some challenging times in my 20s when I lost my dad, I was struggling and in the throes of meandering along aimlessly for a while - Darren would often get in touch with me for a natter and offered a lot of encouragement and provided much humour when I definitely needed it during those times.

I’ll forever remember the name Darren Maroney with a smile, a chuckle, with fondness; and with appreciation and gratitude. Thanks for the memories and of course those Stone Roses records you gave me back in 1999 which I will always treasure. RIP mate and cheers 👍🍺

PS…Whenever I hear a Big Country song, I always smile and always will 😁

Daz,

Life is going to be so much quieter without your larger-than-life personality. Looking back at all our holidays, Christmases together, and our entertaining, memory making nights out, there wasn't a single time where you didn't have us all laughing.

Seeing how proud you were as a dad to Niamh and Alfie, and knowing how much pride you took in being a godfather to our children - including passing on the Chelsea tradition to your godson—showed the huge heart behind all the jokes.

Thank you for being a friend and godfather. You’ve left a hole in our hearts, Daz, but every time we share a laugh, share a story, or see our son watching Chelsea play, we’ll be remembering you.