Blinn, Darroll John – age 60 years of Hantsport. It is with deep sadness that the family of Darroll announces his passing on April 12, 2013. Born in Plympton, Digby County, on June 20, 1952; he was the son of the late Frank and Bernice (Flynn) Blinn. Darroll’s family was his pride and joy; fishing, playing and listening to music were his passions. He was never happier than when he was surrounded by his family, holding the fishing rod or jamming with friends. He was a skilled Luthier and worked for Music Stop in Halifax and New Minas for many years before his retirement. Survived by his loving wife of 12 years Judy (MacDonald) Blinn; children Larry (Chrissy) Blinn of Thunder Bay, ON, Jennifer (Mark) Muller of Edmonton, AB; step children Jean (Robert) Sanford of Scotch Village, Michael (Jackie) Smith of Waterloo, ON; brother Wade (Pat) Blinn of Peterborough, ON; sisters Roxanne (Mike) Hunter of Ellershouse, Sherri (Reuben) Blanchard of Ste. Croix; eight adored grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; also by several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by sister, Paulette (Blinn) Sanford and stepson Darroll Smith Jr. In keeping with Darroll’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life was held on Thursday, April 18 at 2pm from St. Thomas Anglican Church (4771 Hwy 1, Three Mile Plains) with Rev. Tom Henderson officiating. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Darroll, made to the Annapolis Valley VON (46 Chipman Drive, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 3V7), Red Cross or the COPD Clinic at the Valley Regional Hospital would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home and Crematorium, 568 Main St, Wolfville. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca