Obituary of Daniel Joseph Handrahan

HANDRAHAN, Daniel Joseph , age 46 of Stewiacke, NS, formerly of Miramichi, NB Born April 16, 1971 in Chatham, NB, died August 18, 2017. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Danny, who we loved with all our hearts. Danny loved his daughters very much and his family. He worked hard and wanted to set a good example for his children and step children. He loved being on the water and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his bird dogs: Lady Di, Max, Maya, CJ, Jetson and Maggie. Danny was in the military for ten years as a Red Seal chef. He was known for his absolutely awesome seafood chowder. He was very proud of his service in the Canadian Navy. He was a great big man with an even bigger heart. He is survived by his common-law wife, best friend and soulmate, Shelly Woods, daughters Haley and Mariah; stepsons Christian and Nicholas; his mother Elizabeth(Holland) Lewis, step-dad Allen Lewis Sr., father Carroll Handrahan PEI, sisters Erin, Kelly, Brenda, Karen, Tammy, Mary, Lysa, Patricia, Kristal, and Carol-Anne; brothers Sean, Cory, Len , Lee, Dale and Allen Jr. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie, NS. A visitation will be held 3-5pm Thursday August 24, 2017 at 56 Riverside Avenue, Stewiacke. A funeral mass will be held at 11 am Saturday August 26, 2017 in St. Michael’s Basilica Catholic Church,, Miramichi, NB, Father John Bowmaster officiating. A reception will follow. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Danny may be shared with the family at www.ettingerfuneralhome.com