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Darlington Njere

December 19, 1974 - December 14, 2021

Darlington was a true gentleman and great professional engineer, expert in his field, always happy to help and always smiling. He will be remembered by 1000s of young engineers for the positive impact he has made on their lives through his lectures, practicals and mentorship. Though the finest of academics and colleagues he was above everything a family man. Here are his own words recently shared on his children's school site which give us a deeper insight into this fine man whose loss to our university community is felt deeply. "I am very excited to be part of this School's Catholic family. Although I and my family are relatively new in the community, I am deeply rooted in Roman Catholicism. I am happily living the faith with my wife and three daughters. My daughters (Deborah, Grace and Elizabeth) are, respectively, in Year 1, 4 and 5 of our school. Presently, I teach in Coventry University and I am a Mechanical Engineer. Before now, my teaching experience in Higher Education also included University of Brighton and abroad. I am very passionate in supporting students in their journey of learning and character-moulding. Thus, I look forward to working with the wonderful and well experienced committee members to drive the development of a Christian academy that will be our pride as a community. May God bless our church and community! " Darlington Njere written September 2021

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  • 2021-12-22 21:24:44 View / Comment (0)

    Mansour Qubeissi

    Darlington was not just a colleague, he was a very important member of the engineering family. I have known Darlo for 10 years. I felt blessed to work with him again when we both moved from Brighton University to Coventry University around the same time in 2015. We shared some modules but also several memories and thoughts. I have not come across a more respectful, cheerful and moral person than Darlo. He was making everyone’s day when meeting people and absorbing their work stress. He was kind to new staff members and helpful to others. The students loved him to bits. He was listener, joyful, knowledgeable, connected, and confident but down to earth. He never showed off although he knew a lot. My heart breaks every time I remember that I will only see Darlo’s spirit in the corridors and the echoes of his smiles.. Life won’t be the same for me and many other colleagues but he is in a good place. He left significant positive impacts on many people’s lives, and they will certainly pray for him every time they remember him.. Florence, your children must be proud when they know what a great father they had.. Please tell them about Darlo with pride at every single milestone in their growth. They should be inspired by him..

  • 2021-12-17 21:46:29 View / Comment (0)
    Patricia Ashman

    Patricia Ashman

    Patricia Ashman

    Darlington the dapper dresser, the epitome of style. His collection of Caps was particularly legendary. I remember one Christmas dinner party and he turned up in a white tuxedo jacket and he stole the show, our very own James Bond. I will never be able to pass the stairs on the third floor again with out seeing him walking about, papers in hand , smiling with that megawatt smile and checking in on you. He will be deeply missed and always remembered. God bless and keep you Darlington and your beautiful family and give them strength in the difficult times ahead. X

  • 2021-12-17 12:23:52 View / Comment (0)

    Ernesto Mastrocinque

    Darlington was one of the first colleagues I had the pleasure to work with when I joined CU. We were looking after freshmen and second year tutees. He was passionate in welcoming, supporting and motivating the students. We always had a good laugh together and bantered about football. He was an optimistic person, always smiling and able to lift your mood. I have only great positive memories about Darlington and he will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his family.

  • 2021-12-17 11:59:11 View / Comment (0)
    Steve Poote

    Steve Poote

    Steve Poote

    Darlington was a joy to work with. He never failed to raise a smile in me when we met. We were fierce competitors for cheap parking spaces in Gulson Road, so most mornings started with a smile as we met. My condolences to his family.

  • 2021-12-17 11:23:41 View / Comment (0)
    Wendy Garner

    Wendy Garner

    Wendy Garner

    School of Mechanical Aerospace and Automotive Engineering Coventry University

  • 2021-12-17 11:21:17 View / Comment (0)
    Wendy Garner

    Wendy Garner

    Wendy Garner

    Darlington was an absolute pleasure to work with. He will be remembered at Coventry University for his excellent work with students, his willingness to help, his happy approach and wonderful smile. He was a great engineer and inspired thousands of future engineers through his lectures, tutorials and labs. Darlington will be will be greatly missed by us all in the School of Mechanical Aerospace and Automotive Engineering.

  • 2021-12-19 15:16:39 wrote:

    I have been shocked by the news. I have had little time to know Darlington as I joined on Jan 2020 but my memories are of a wonderful, friendly person, outgoing and passionate. always caring for others, smiling and positive. I know from personal experience that no words can fill the empty a loss like this leaves, but I can say for sure that I will never forget Darlington and I pray for him and his family. My most sincere condolences.

    2021-12-19 15:16:39 wrote: I have been shocked by the news. I have had little time to know Darlington as I joined on Jan 2020 but my memories are of a wonderful, friendly person, outgoing and passionate. always caring for others, smiling and positive. I know from personal experience that no words can fill the empty a loss like this leaves, but I can say for sure that I will never forget Darlington and I pray for him and his family. My most sincere condolences.

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