Longtime owner Dan McCann of Parkhill, Ontario passed away suddenly in Buffalo, New York on October 28, 2012.
Dan was a retired partner of McCann Redi-Mix Inc. and after retiring became an active member of Standardbred Canada. Dan was in his 63rd year and was an owner of many race horses, enjoying much success in partnership with the Henry family.
Loved and long time friend of Marian Smibert. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jane and John Gillespie, Marg and Gavin Wright, Jim and Deb McCann, Paul McCann, Brian and Jayne McCann, Bill and Leanne McCann. Predeceased by his brother Denis McCann (1967) and parents William “Bill” (1996) and Mary (Doyle) (1998) McCann. Dan witll be lovingly remembered and will be missed by his aunts, uncles and cousins of the McCann, Doyle and Smibert families.
Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Ont. with visitation Thursday, Nov. 1 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Carmel, Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations (by cheque only) to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery or the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Dan McCann.
Like Jack said, you will
Like Jack said, you will never find a more likeable man than Dan, he was always so happy go lucky no matter what. Dan was a down to earth, genuine class act kind of guy that will be missed by all that knew him! Our thoughts and prayers are with Trevor, Shannon, Ty, Tessa, Marian and the McCann family.
From all of us at Glenview
Like Jack said, you will
Like Jack said, you will never find a more likeable man than Dan, he was always so happy go lucky no matter what. Dan was just a down to earth kind of guy that will be missed by all that knew him! Our thoughts and prayers are with Trevor, Shannon, Ty, Tessa, Marian and the McCann family.
From all of us at Glenview
You will never find a nicer
You will never find a nicer or more likeable man than Dan. Harness racing has lost a good friend and one of its biggest fans. Our condolences to his family and many friends.
I would like to send my
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the McCann families.
Dan was always a cheerful man and always had a full cooler. Cheers to you Dan, cheer your horses from the heavens.