Darrell VAUGHAN

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VAUGHAN: Darrell Victor Vaughan passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 14, 2013 in Brandon, Manitoba. Darrell was born on October 20, 1969 in Erickson. He was born with a condition known as Spina bifida and so was quickly transferred to Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg. Over the years there would be many more trips to Children’s Hospital and to the Shriner’s Hospital For Crippled Children. Still Darrell managed to have a fairly normal life having fun with his siblings on the family farm. Out of the six Vaughan children, Darrell was the one with the best smile and the most contagious laugh, traits he shared with anyone who came in contact with him. Darrell completed his schooling in nearby Erickson, graduating in 1989. Darrell eventually moved to Brandon where he completed a practicum in Business Education at Cambrian Business College in 1992. His independence and ability to contribute to his community were very important to Darrell and so he gave almost 20 years volunteering at Brandon’s YMCA. There he met and touched the lives of numerous people. Darrell’s favorite activities included spending time with friends, listening to country music and reading. Darrell was still a teenager when he became an uncle, a title which he held in the utmost of importance. Each and every one of his nephews, nieces and great- nieces held a special place in the heart of “Uncle Darrell” and he felt the loss deeply of his first great-nephew, Matthew Benoit (November 2005). Left to mourn the passing of Darrell are his parents, Wilfred and Veronica Vaughan of Erickson and his five siblings, brother Donald (Donna) of Erickson and their sons Derrick (Natalie) and Devin of Minnedosa and Devin’s special friend Nicky Fayant of Brandon; sister, Darlene (Stafford) Shewchuk and their three children, Corinne (Steven) Benoit, girls Jada and Jessica of Brandon, Jennifer (Richard) Brown, girls Hanna and Taylor of Rivers and Stephan Shewchuk and special friend Michelle Truijen of Brandon; sister Della (Steven) Friesen and their daughters Mikaela and Renée of Morden; brother Darrin and his partner Sherri Theis of Medicine Hat; and sister, Daidre (Ian) Gent and their children Kendall and Madeline of Calgary, Alberta. Darrell is also survived by his aunts and numerous cousins. Also left to feel the void of Darrell’s passing are his many friends. These friends held a special place in Darrell’s heart and so will continue to hold a special place in the hearts of family. Darrell was predeceased by his grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles, one cousin and a great-nephew. A memorial service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on February 22, 2013. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Donations in Darrell’s memory may be made to the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities.We miss you Darrell.Rest in peace.

As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 01, 2013