Joseph Ernest Daniel CHRETIEN

CHRETIEN, Joseph, Ernest, Daniel (Dan) - Fourteen years after conquering his first of many, our warrior has fought and lost his final battle. On Sunday, March 19, at home where he wanted to be with his family at his side, and only a few weeks after his 65th birthday the Angels carried Danny peacefully away to a place where he suffers no more. Dan will be missed forever by his best friend and wife Grace (Pardy), his children Nicki (Tim Mills) of North Bay and Peter of Calgary. He was the precious baby brother of Raymond (Shirley) of Sudbury, Theresa Gravelle (Andre) of Sturgeon Falls, and Marie Chevrier (Roma) of Sudbury. Also grieving are his many brothers and sisters-in-law, all his nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues.Born in North Bay he was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Aurore Chretien (Legros), infant son Richard, brothers Jack (wife Annette surviving) from Sudbury and Alger Chretien (wife Annette surviving) from North Bay, and dear sister in-law, Madeline Chretien. Dan was known for his upbeat tempo, his loyalty to friends and his extraordinary ability to entertain and capture an audience with his voice. Dan and his guitar were inseparable and no occasion was necessary for an old-fashioned kitchen party. His cheerful mood was always contagious. Dan retired from the MTO as a Senior Project Manager, after 35 years of designing highways and bridges. He always enjoyed his 'road trips' with colleagues and made many 'life long' friendships through his work. As a young boy in his church choir, his exceptional talent did not go unnoticed. Even after a lifetime of singing in venues of every kind however, Danny's voice was still most at home in a church - where it was first born. He sang at hundreds of weddings, in countless churches and was even able to bring joyful tears to the toughest of hearts. As an adult, he continued to entertain and during the 70's, belonged to local band 'The Minstrels'. Danny also won a number of music awards throughout his lifetime. Born into a musical family, his most cherished times were spent with his family and friends - all with instruments in hand and feet tapping to the beat. Next to music, Dan's other passion was sports. 'Crash' grew up playing hockey and baseball. Members of the 'Fisher Street Gang' will miss him greatly. He treasured his fastball days and even when he could no longer play, cheered his team on with the same enthusiasm as if he were on the field himself. As a long time member of the Stag Hunt Club - original 'Dirty Dozen', he will be sadly missed by his hunting companions. Danny embraced life with his undying Joie de Vive even during the toughest of times. Dan, Dad...You are, and always will be our champion. We could never match the courage that you have shown. You taught us about hope and never giving up. We will forever miss your laughing eyes. Our hearts are breaking but we know that you are finally free. Family receiving friends at the McGUINTY FUNERAL HOME, Wednesday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral arrangements incomplete at this time. Cremation at Forest Lawn Crematorium. Entombment at All Saints Mausoleum,St.Mary's Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the N. E. O. Cancer Research or the Near North Community Care Access Centre would be gratefully appreciated by the family. ““Sweet Dreams Danny““ signguestbook/condolences/donations www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com