Obituary notice for Club Member Connors DJ "Dan" LM455

July 24, 1936-Nov 16, 2015

Daniel was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, to Norbert and Roletta (Jones) Connors. He was the eldest of six siblings: Vera (deceased), Daisy, Judy, Keith, and step-brother Blaine. He attended school in New Glasgow and Little Harbour. In 1954, Dan joined the Canadian Forces as a radio operator in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. He served with the UNEF in 1956-57 during the Suez Crisis. On return to Canada, Dan married his love, Rosalie (Cotton). They had sons Daniel Joseph Jr. and Sheldon Richard before being posted to Europe with NATO in 1959. During their time in Europe, Dan and Rosalie used the opportunity to travel and explore. Dan’s stories of their adventure often transported friends and co-workers back to that exciting time. In 1962, Dan and Rosalie returned “home” and had several postings in Canada. Daughter Pamela Jane was born in 1969. This was immediately followed by a posting to Edmonton, where Dan served with the Airborne Regiment. Dan’s final posting was to CFB Shilo, where he “retired” (1979) with the rank of warrant officer. Dan started a second career with the Brandon Sun and became very involved in the Brandon community. He was an avid golfer, and eventually convinced Rosalie of the joys of the game. Together they joined as members at Glenn Lea golf course, where they participated in league play, and spent many hours enjoying the game with friends and family. Dan was also an active member of the Riverview Curling Club. An amateur radio enthusiast (VE4CA), Dan was always quick to help with an antenna installation, or enjoy a field day with the club. In 2000, Dan looked up the true definition of retirement and left the Brandon Sun, which was followed by many years of Caribbean adventures with Rosalie, before settling on driving to Mexico every year, when it got “too cold for golf at home”. Dan and Rosalie shared their faith with the community at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. Sadly, Dan’s love, Rosalie, passed away in 2009. His faith and love for his family allowed him to carry on without his constant companion and friend. Dan is survived by his children Dan Jr. (Jan), Sheldon (Lori), and Pamela (Terry); grandchildren Leslie (Andy), Kirsti (Kyle), Mary-Mac, and Lane; great-grandchildren Jordan, Nic, Alex, Walker, and Seraphim. He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. ~Clarence Budington KellandA memorial service will be held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, 403-13th Street, on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dan may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, “Palliative Care”, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2B3.Messages of condolencemay be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.