North Haverhill, NH- Francis Everett Bud Darby, 84, of Cota Lane, died at his home on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Bud was born in Woodsville, NH on December 1, 1927, a son of Edward Everett and Mary Ann Florence (Hart) Darby. He was a graduate of Woodsville High School and then served in the US Army from January 16, 1946 to January 15, 1949. Following his Honorable Discharge, he attended and graduated from the University of New Hampshire. In his early years, Bud worked at the former Adams Paper Company in Wells River, VT. From 1970-1981, he was the bartender at the American Legion Home. Later, he worked as a clerk at the former Scruggs Hardware Store in Woodsville. He married Everdene Irwin on November 28, 1982. Bud joined the Woodsville United Methodist Church in 1934. He was a 52 year member of the Ross-Wood American Legion Post #20 in Woodsville. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, watching all New England sports teams (especially the Red Sox), bowling at the lanes in Woodsville, Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT. Bud was known to play a game of cribbage or two. He also appreciated music and attended summer band concerts in the area. He was predeceased by his siblings Priscilla Leonard, Marilyn Bailey, Virginia Bowley , Beverly Johnson, Ronald Darby and Roger Buster Darby. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Everdene Darby of North Haverhill; seven step-children, Christine Bowler and husband Pete of Gilford, NH, Charles Irwin and wife Debbie of Woodsville, Roy Irwin and wife Robin of North Haverhill, Jon Irwin and wife Betty of North Haverhill, Clarence Irwin and wife Wendy of Lebanon, NH, Tammy Irwin and husband Paul of Plymouth, NH, and Lori McInerney and husband Kevin of Palmetto, FL; 16 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great grandchildren; two sisters, Eileen Wiggett of Orleans, VT and Judy Morin of Woodsville, NH; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Monday, December 12, 2011 from 4-6 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. Memorial contributions should be offered to the charity of one s choice.