New Glasgow- Daniel Roderick Power. With great sadness, we announce the passing of our dear brother, Daniel Roderick Power, 55, of New Glasgow, on Sunday, April 11, 2010, in the Aberdeen Hospital.
He was a son of the late Francis Roderick and Agnes (MacDonald) Power.
Danny attended St. John's Academy and Pictou County Vocational School where he studied carpentry. He was a skilled carpenter who was always willing to share his knowledge and talent to help others. Danny was employed by A.W. Leil Cranes up until May 2009, when he was diagnosed with cancer. With the support of all who loved him, he handled his illness with quiet dignity and great determination. Danny was a kind man with an easy smile, a wonderful sense of humour and a charming manner which endeared him to all who knew or met him.
He is survived by his long time girlfriend, Theresa Dewar, New Glasgow; sisters, Joan (Cal) Leng, Lower Sackville; Geraldine (Harold) Fraser, Thorburn; Phyllis (Robert) Peers, Pine Tree; brother, John Hugh, Vancouver, B.C.; many nieces and nephews, who brought great joy to him; aunt, Marie Power, Halifax; numerous cousins. He also leaves behind a wide circle of dear and close friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved brother, Freddy, and nephew, Troy Fraser.
Visitation at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, New Glasgow on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Father Donald Boudreau officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aberdeen Palliative Care Society, New Glasgow or a charity of your choice. Private condolences at: www.rhporter.ca