Bernard Ben R. Dargie, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence with his family by his side. He leaves his loving wife of 55 years, Mary (Rutcho) Dargie; 4 children, David Dargie and his wife Mary of Waterford, CT, Beth Powers and her husband James of Shrewsbury, Joseph Dargie and his wife Julie of Upton, Bernard Jr. and his wife Jean of Westborough; 12 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Ben is predeceased by his brother Robert Dargie. Ben was born and raised in Southbridge, son of the late Joseph O. and Lillian (Swanson) Dargie. He graduated from Mary E. Wells High School in 1950. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Ben graduated from Worcester Junior College and attended Clark University. He worked as an Accountant/ Controller in the construction industry his entire career retiring in 1993. Ben was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed skiing, hiking, boating, and traveling to Alaska. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church in Northborough, MA. Ben enjoyed 18 years of retirement as a devoted husband to his wife Mary and has been a great influence in his children and grandchildren's lives. He spent his winters skiing at Mt Wachusett and also taking ski trips with his family up north. He enjoyed his summers working as a starter the last several years at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough, MA; which he always looked forward to the opening of the season. Ben loved spending time with his family, especially his summer vacations up at York Beach Maine. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main Street, Northborough. Burial will follow in Howard Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: UMMF- UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Medicine Development Office, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. For online condolences, please visit: www.haysfuneralhome.com