Born in Sydney, NS, on Feb 5th, 1959, Darrell was the son of the late Rita (Chiasson) and Leo Wall. Left to mourn his loss is his wife of 31 years, Ann Marie (Shea) Wall. Darrell is also survived by his sister Wendy (Jim) Corbett and his brothers Daniel (Carol) Wall and Kevin (Shannon) Wall. He was predeceased by his brother Gary Wall in 2018. He is also loved, and shared a special bond with sisters in law Sharon MacDonald, Jacqueline (David) MacKinnon, and brothers in law Shaun (Bev) Shea, Dennis (Ruth) Shea, Joe (Karen) Shea and Tommy (Mary Ellen) Shea. Darrell is also survived by many nieces and nephews who he deeply loved, and who loved him so much. Darrell was also predeceased by brother in law Greg MacDonald and infant Joseph Shea.
Darrell graduated from The National School of Dental Therapy, Sask., and worked for thirty years as a Dental Therapist in the First Nation communities of Iqaluit, NWT, Burnt Church NB, and the Cape Breton communities of Chapel Island, Waycobah and Wagmatcook. He loved his work, made deep friendships with those he worked with, and was both honored and respected by all whom he served.
Darrell loved being in the freedom of the great outdoors, especially in the fall, when he enjoyed many years of fly fishing and hunting. It was, therefore, so fitting that his passing occurred in one of his favorite places, the peaceful and beautiful hills of North Side East Bay.
A great lover of music, he enjoyed playing the guitar and harmonica, singing, laughing and entertaining his friends in his “Man Cave”. In his “Man Cave”, there can be found a tribute to Darrell’s accomplishments as a baseball player. He and his team members, The Sydney Stars, were honored by The Cape Breton Sports Heritage Hall of Fame, for their win of the 1972 Canadian Beaver Baseball Championship in Peace River, Alberta.
Always full of life, he was blessed to have the ability to see the humor in all situations. Darrell was like a magnet to children, and they all loved and adored him. Always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, he will be remembered for his many acts of kindness to others. He lived life the way he wanted, and enjoyed deep and full-filling lifelong friendships. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A visitation will take place on Sunday, Dec. 5th from 2 until 6 pm at TW Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00am on Monday, December 6 from St. Theresa Church with Fr. Dennis Lamey officiating. Inurnment to take place in Resurrection Cemetery at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.twcurry.com. Masks and proof of full vaccination are required to attend either the visitation or the Mass in the church.
In consideration of Darrell’s love of all animals, donations in his honor may be made to the SPCA, Cape Breton Branch.
"Be kind and merciful. Let no one ever come to you without coming away better and happier.
Be the living expression of God’s kindness. Kindness in your face, Kindness in your eyes, Kindness in your smile, Kindness in your warm greeting. "
St. Theresa of Calcutta
