Obituaries

Condolences

• 04/11/2025

  kel

  Dan You will be missed. Condolences to your family! -kel

• 04/11/2025

  Steven Purcell

  I was very sad to hear of Dan's passing. I have known Dan since 1992 and worked with him twice during his military career on board the HMCS Protecteur and the Intelligence Branch. One fond memory of Dan I remember was while we were on the HMCS Protecteur during a NATO deployment, we had a port visit in Amsterdam. Dan wanted to spend our last day in Amsterdam to try and find his grandfathers grave at the Holten Canadian War Cemetery near the German Border. No one in his family had seen it and he couldn't let the opportunity pass him by. I was a bit hungover to be honest from the previous night but I had promised him I would go. Dan woke me up early eager to head out so we could catch the train. We arrived in Holten and had no clue where to go. This was way before the days of GPS and Google maps, so we followed the signs as best we could and got lost twice and took further directions from a nice woman and her grandmother after visiting 2 different cemeteries. We walked at least a kilometer down a dirt road and came to a crossroads with no clue where to head next. Time was quickly running out if we were to make it back in time to catch our train. Dan was visibly upset that we had come so far to no avail. He said out loud, "God give us a sign please.", and no sooner did he say that, we saw a small sign only about 1 foot in height that indicated the Holten War Cemetery was 1.5km away. We decided to run to save as much time as we could and arrived there finally. Dan was overjoyed. The cemetery was kept in immaculate condition by the Dutch caretakers and we were the only people there. Dan found his grandfathers grave took some photos and wiped some tears. It was a very emotional moment. I even found a distant relative myself. We doubled back and just made the last train with minutes to spare. It was by far one of the best times I had spent in the Netherlands taking that adventure with Dan. I have posted the pictures I have of Dan on that day in the photos. Rest in Peace Dan. E TENEBRIS LUX Steven Purcell

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  04/11/2025

  Norma(Spears )MacDougall

  Norma & girls So sorry to hear of Danny's passing, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers

• 04/10/2025

  Sean Nickerson

  Wow, I can't believe he's gone 😢. I worked with Dan for many years here in Greenwood. I always enjoyed our conversations together and his sense of humour. He will be dearly missed. Condolences to his family and closest friends. Rest in Peace Dan.

• 04/10/2025

  Paul Kiley

  So many memories of playing army guys with cousins Danny and Micheal in ketch harbour as young boys not knowing that one day it would be real. Soldier on Danny I salute you Rest in peace. Oh yeah pinch Micheal for me

• 04/10/2025

  Ernest White

  RIP Dan. Gone way to soon. Wow we started of so many years ago(37) from recruit training, TQ3 ,, CFB greenwood and so much more. A lot of fond memories of our time in the military. My Heartfelt condolence's to your family and friends

• 04/10/2025

  Rock and Tracy Beaulieu

  So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Dan and I went through basic training in Cornwallis and our QL3 Supply Tech course. We were later neighbours in Greenwood for about 3 years. Dan was a great guy, very likeable, and a quick with a joke. Condolences to his family and friends. It was always pleasure to know, work and serve with Dan. Rest in Peace.

• 04/10/2025

  John MacDonnell

  Nothing but fond memories of Dan! Hard worker always cheerful ... a GOOD man!

• 04/10/2025

  Jack Rossi

  Sorry to hear of your brothers passing Vicki. Condolences to you and your family. Danny was a genuine person who put in effort keeping in touch over the years. I had a great time with him at the last high school reunion. My thoughts are with you. Regards, Jack Rossi

• 04/10/2025

  Deborah and Scott Boyle

  So very sorry to hear of Danny's passing. We send our heartfelt condolences to all the family. His light will live on in each of you. Hold the memories close as they will strengthen and sustain you. Hugs