File:E. Donald Darr at his florist shop on West Potomac Street.jpg

Summary

E. Donald Darr at his florist shop on West Potomac Street next door to Kaplon's. In addition to his business, Mr. Darr was committed to community service. He was co-founder and charter member of the Brunswick Potomac Foundation and served as its president. He was commander of the American Legion Post, as well as president of the BHS Alumni Association and the Lion's Club. He served with the County Tourism Council and the Commission on Aging.

A devoted leader in scouting and youth work, Mr. Darr helped develop Camp Westmar, Maryland's American Legion camp. A bachelor, his estate was left largely to local community causes and Camp Westmar.

(From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries; information from "Brunswick: 100 Years of Memories" by the Brunswick History Commission)

W Frank Mathers: Donald was without a doubt a mover, a shaker and a facilitator par excellence. Died while sitting at the organ in his church during a Christmas service. I would have wished to attend the funeral excepting I was not made aware of his demise until a few weeks after it occurred.

Not only was Donald the inspiration that set me to work designing the Brunswick Foundation Museum's model railroad and artifact display areas, he also work closely with me in my attempt to create a Brunswick Park recreation center using two former passenger cars and also in my efforts to locate the Chesapeake and Allegheny Live Steamers to the Brunswick Campgrounds along the Potomac river.

If my memory serves me rightly, Donald was also at one time the town clerk of the City of Brunswick