Obituary of Hugh Daniel "Dan" McCaffery

After a lengthy illness Dan McCaffery of Moncton, and formerly of Riverview passed away at his residence surrounded by family on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the age of 55 years. He was born August 13, 1952, in Saint Catherines, ON. Dan had the good fortune to be raised by his father Daniel Hugh McCaffery "Sadie", his late aunt Mary "Mamie" and uncle Blair Dolan. He moved to Riverview with his wife Cathy in 1973. He will be remembered for his devotion to his son and daughter and his determination to live his life to its fullest. Left with fond memories are his father Daniel Hugh McCaffery; Uncle Blair Dolan; children Jeremy Patrick McCaffery (Sally) and Melanie Leigh Longley (Jay), former wife and life long friend Cathy McCaffery; brother Vincent (Paulette); sister Peggy Asher (Bill), his grandchildren McKenzie, Carleigh, Miah, Seth and Graycie; nieces and nephews Melissa, Bradley, Tara-Lee, Trinity, Destiny, Kevin, Damien and Danielle. He was predeceased by his much loved aunt Mary "Mamie" Dolan who he thought of as a mother and his brother Kevin Patrick. There will be a celebration of life held at The Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd. on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 between the hours of 6:00pm - 8:00pm, immediately followed by a gathering at Wize Guys Pub, 710 Coverdale Rd. Riverview. "One last round on Dan" The burial will be held at Alderwood Cemetery on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 1:00 pm with prayers said by Fr. Bernard Sloan. In Dan's memory, donations made to The Canadian Diabetic Association would be appreciated by his family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home, (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca Service Information Thursday, May 1, 2008