Sydney
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family regret to announce the unexpected passing of Daniel ‘Dan’ James MacInnis, age 55, of Sydney. Dan passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney on February 20, 1968, Dan was a son to the late James and Catherine MacInnis.
Dan is survived by his fiancé and love of his life, Samantha Digou. Dan had no siblings or children but had David (Holly) MacDonald, who he referred to as his stepson and their children, Jasmine, Maxwell and Mya, who he referred to as his grandchildren. He is also survived by special friends, Jason Lettues, Shawn LeClair and Deborah Woodburn, who was like a second mother to Dan.
Dan had many jobs throughout his short lifetime. He worked as a Social Worker in Ontario before moving back home to Nova Scotia. Dan did a little bit of everything. You could find him flinging pies at his pizza shop Piizza Pie or renting out movies at Ashby Video. Most recently the Sydney Call Centre is where he has been employed for over 18 years.
Dan was known for his quirky sense of humor and kind heart. He always wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of, from picking up lunch for his coworkers, to collecting sets of Tim Horton hockey cards for his friends and grandson. Dan enjoyed attending flea markets and was famous for his Beanie Babies back in the day. Dan had a great love for wrestling, especially the “Undertaker”. He enjoyed attending local wrestling matches with “The Boys” and made sure everyone had their tickets. Dan also spent the majority of his free time with his fiancé driving around aimlessly or relaxing at their new home together.
There will be no service for the late Daniel James MacInnis. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Dan’s life will be held at the South Bar Volunteer Fire Hall from 6 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dan may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Association.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
“We will always treasure the brief time we had with you and will miss you terribly.”
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I will miss you my friend. Thoughts of our times together will forever be in my memory. I cherished our friendship and wish we could have had more time together . Bye for now and please say hi to your mom for me .
So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences Samantha. Rest in peace Dan. 🙏
Oh Sam and family my deepest condolences! Dan was a great guy and will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of meeting him
Deepest sympathy Samantha on the passing of Dan.
We all had alot of fun together.
Dan came to Canadian Tire that Saturday when you sent him. He had to talk me down. He was able to get the tire guy to remove the installation fee for me. It was Christmas Eve and Dan & I having a good laugh outside waiting for them to bring my car out.
“Danielson” I’m really missing you alot and very proud to say you were a great friend of mine. You will always be In my thoughts. I love you Buddy rest easy. Be sure to give my little boys a hug for me when you meet them. Light & Love Protects Us Always
So very sorry to hear about Dans passing. Dan was a great guy & always had a smile for everyone. RIP my friend
I was shocked to hear of Danny’s passing. I went to school with him through our elementary and junior high years. He had a great sense of humour and was a good guy. He will be missed by all that knew him. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
RIP Danny. I went to elementary school and Junior High with him. He was a nice guy who I would run into from time to time throughout the years. Very sad.
My deepest condolences to Sam and Dans family. We had lots of conversations throughout the years and he will be missed Rest in peace my friend
My condolences to Dan’s loved ones. He was such a kinda hearted and friendly person. In the small time I knew Dan he was always a ray of sunshine when he was in the room. He was one of my favorite people I had the pleasure of working with.
Samatha, so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayer. May Dan Rest In Peace
My condolences to all. Dan was a great guy…always friendly when I’d run into him over the years.
My deepest condolences to Sam and to David and Holly and their children. He was so proud of you all and lit up when he spoke of his grandchildren. And also to Dan’s close friends. My heart goes out to you all – he’s gone far too soon. I enjoyed working with Dan at the call centre. He was always kind and always had the best advice about the best restaurants in town. A good man who will certainly be missed.
My condolences to both Samantha and Daniel’s family . Sorry to hear of your loss.
My deepest sympathy known dan since 2005 servicom taught me the ropes he was my son supervisor very gentle man
So sorry for Samantha and Dan’s Family.
Myself and my significant other, Jim, both worked with him at Sydney Call Centre. He would do anything to help anyone.
May the memories you cherish get you through this difficult time 💐♥️
I worked with Dan for a few years at servicom he was a very friendly fellow and very inviting, over all great guy! My deepest condolences to the family and his friends he was one of the good guys no question.
So sorry Sam for such a loss u are enduring . As well as your interest family and friends. He is with those he loved who have gone before him now celebrating his coming home to be with them. He will be remembered for all the good he represented in his life time.
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My thoughts go out to Dan’s family at this time. I am terribly sorry for your loss.
Dan was a great guy and so kind to everyone-
Rest in Peace Dan you will be missed.
Dan was just a great friend to my brother Shawn, and so kind to everyone around him.
Rest in Peace Dan.
Rest Easy Danny . Dan and I went through School in our early years together.Thinking of you all at this difficult time .
I was so sorry to hear about Dan. We grew up together on Kendall street. He was the sweetest boy, always happy and smiling. I was looking through some old pictures and found a class photo from elementary school and Dan was so cute and he was definitely the best dressed in our class. Even though I hadn’t seen him in over 20 years it is obvious from the comments that he was still as sweet as ever. Gone much too soon. He will be greatly missed. Sending my deepest condolences to his family and friends.