Larry is survived by their children, Lawrence Darch and Lynn Shaner and three wonderful grandchildren. In addition, Larry is survived by his brother Robert L. Darch of Batavia, sisters and brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Kenneth E. and Ruth (Callan) Darch.
Larry retired after a nearly fifty-year career in the dairy business. He held various sales and marketing positions with Sealtest Foods and Upstate Milk Cooperatives.
During his 65 years of involvement music and drum corps, Larry was an accomplished snare drum performer, instructor, adjudicator, and composer/arranger. He was inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame in 2008.
Private services were held for the family with a Memorial Mass to be held at a later date.
Those interested may donate in Larry Darch’s memory to National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org/donation. For more information or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
