DANIEL ANTHONY MACSWEEN

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DANIEL ANTHONY MACSWEEN After a battle with cancer, Dan MacSween, aged 45 years, of Oakbank, MB, passed away on August 26, 2006 at the St. Boniface Hospital with his devoted and loving wife, Elizabeth, at his side. Besides his beloved wife, Beth, Dan leaves to mourn his passing, his stepchildren Gabrielle and Danielle; his father Papa Dan of Cape Breton, NS; a brother Rankin (Marie) and niece Meaghan; sisters Nancy and Grace (Kevin) and nephew Glen and niece Katherine; parents-in-law Mae and Barry Vermeulen; brother-in-law Jason (Heather) and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Margurite. Dan was born and raised in Cape Breton, NS and at the age of 18 left and lived and worked at many places across Canada. He settled in Winnipeg four years ago and married Beth on July 11, 2003. He worked most of his life in the tire industry and was currently employed with Tire Craft. Dan was a kind and generous person, always willing to lend a helping hand. He had a great sense of humour and was famous for his storytelling and yarns. Dan was very proud of his Scottish and Cape Breton heritage. He enjoyed listening to music in particular music from the Maritimes. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, 309 Eveline Street, Selkirk. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CancerCare, Box 2248, Winnipeg, R3C 9Z9. Special thanks to the staff at St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care and CancerCare, and to all his friends and relatives for all the compassion and care. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 30, 2006