Waterloo - Darrell Lester Preston passed away after a brief illness at Strong Memorial Hospital on Thursday August 21, 2014 surrounded by his immediate family, he was 52 years old.

There will be no prior calling hours and internment will be at the convenience of the family.

Darrell was born November 19, 1961 to William and Edna Preston of Romulus. Darrell graduated RCS in ’79. Spent the most of his life in the Seneca Co., area with a few years in Fla. He spent his life doing what he loved “Cooking” for others, College sororities’ both in NY and FLA, and Catering. Darrell was also an avid “Shopper” for bargains. He spent hours on his computer waiting to find someone’s error in posting of a sale of whatever and he would jump on it. He shopped knowing his prices of every item of
food.

Darrell is survived by his father, William (M.E.) Preston of Brooksville, Fla., his sisters-Elaine (Don) Ritter of Seneca Falls, Karen (Thomas) Thomson of Mays Pt., and Judy Jones of Waterloo. Uncles-Raymond (Madaline) Preston of Waterloo, Robert (Una) Preston of Corning, Aunt’s- Sarah Somerville Parker of Delaware and Janet Somerville of Auburn. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and 2 grand nephews, cousins and his special cat-“Little Guy”.

Darrell was pre-deceased by his mother, Edna Somerville Granger Preston, his brother Gordon, and the Grandparents on both sides and many Aunts and Uncles.

Memorial Celebration of Darrell’s life will be November 19, 2014 (his birthday) at the home of Elaine & Don Ritter, 2004 Gravel Road, S.F., NY from 3 p.m. till 7 p.m..

Arrangements are under the direction of Doran Funeral Home, Seneca Falls, NY
Please visit: doranfuneralhome.com