Obituaries

Daniel Joseph Serge Lachance - Porters Lake, NS

October 25th, 2024

With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of a caring and loved brother, father, son, partner, and friend. Dan passed away peacefully in his own home surrounded by loved ones at the young age of 52.

Dan was born in Halifax, the youngest of his siblings, to Claude Lachance and Louisette (née Lafrance) Lachance. He spent the majority of his formative years in Sackville, Nova Scotia, with a few of his childhood years spent in Montreal when his father was posted there.

Dan spent 30 years in the IT industry, mostly as an instructor or creating learning materials for technical exams. He met many people that he considered friends through his career path, first working for companies such as Software Experts and PBSC before working for himself as Lachance IT Consulting Inc.

Music was a large part of Dan's life from an early age. He played many instruments over the years, from piano and percussion to guitar and bass in addition to singing. His family were all involved with music, whether cover bands, choirs, orchestras or with the Saint John Vianney Church in Lower Sackville. Dan made many connections and friends through music, from playing with bands such as Chambermade, Clusterfunk and the Soda Shoppe Gang to the jams he often held at his house. This lifelong love of music along with its constant presence influenced his children to pick up instruments themselves.

Dan was known for being very friendly and approachable to both friends and strangers. As well, he had a strong sense of humour. His dad jokes would often elicit groans from his children and anybody else within earshot.

Dan will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his father Claude and his older sister Claudia. He is survived by his partner Shayla; his children Roman and Trinity and their mother Janet; his mother Louisette; his brothers Kevin (Wendy), Mitch (Margaux) and Sylvain (Cheryl); his sisters Christine (Guy) and Johanne, beloved dog Dori and many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at the Springfield Lake Recreation Centre with a start time of 1 PM.