Darren Drayton

He was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong Southcoast resident. He was raised in Rochester, and attended Old Rochester Regional High School. He spent the majority of his life living in New Bedford.

Darren had a way with words, some say he could “talk a dog off a meat wagon”. He was loving, kind and always the funniest man in the room. Many will remember him for his loud music, boisterous personality, constant joking and relentless obsession with being part alien. He had a nickname for everyone, especially his mother, who he randomly called Cloe. Darren loved all of his children deeply. He spent most of his days looking for the next “crazy Eddy” on the newest sneakers, or working as a floor installer. He had a soft spot for dogs, appreciation for humming birds and unwavering loyalty to the Washington Red Skins. Most of all, Darren had a great heart. His personality could light up a room. He tried to be there when you needed him and always wanted to make his family proud. He will be missed by so many.

May he rest in the sweetest peace.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Breanne Vigeant, Dayanna Drayton, Bryce Drayton and Brayelle Drayton; his siblings, Charles (Chip) Drayton, Jr., Dawn Tremblay and her husband Michael and Kelsey Johnson; and a niece, Ashley Messier and his longtime companion, Jennifer Gillon.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 12:00PM in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. In lieu of flowers, contribution's in Darren's honor may be made to: P.A.A.C.A., 306 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford, MA 02746. To leave a note of condolence: www.rock-funeralhome.com