Bowers, Daniel Eldon – age 59 of Halifax passed away December 31, 2015 peacefully at home.
Born in Halifax he was the son of George and Jessie (MacKenzie) Bowers.
Dan was a well-respected and talented musician, who began at the early age of 11 playing trumpet for the Sea Cadets as a Petty Officer 1st Class. During his school years he joined the Princess Louise Fusiliers. He studied music under J. Chalmers Doane who he respected and loved. His musical interest soon focused on the bass and he became quite an accomplished, self-taught player. Although he played in many bands, one of his favourites was “The Track Band” through which he met numerous musicians and great friends. Dan currently played in the band “Ghostrider” and cherished his fellow band “brothers”.
Dan worked as a letter carrier for 34 years and retired in 2012. He had many friends at Canada Post such as his special friend Bryan James.
He loved to take his beloved dogs for daily walks to his favourite place, Point Pleasant Park.
Dan is survived by his beloved wife Pauline (Dugas) Bowers; daughter Kristine Lynn; step-daughter Nikkole; sons, Daniel Frederick and Daniel Mason; step-sons, John and D.J.; 9 grandchildren Claudia, Kristina, Dionna, D.J. Jr., Lyric, Johntae, Amira, J.R., and Jax; and nephew Dylan.
Predeceased by his mother, Jessie Naomi (MacKenzie) Bowers and only brother David Allan.
Dan had many friends of whom he often spoke with love and admiration, such as his adopted brothers, Barry Gilmour, Paul Morse, Michael Jackson and Bruce Murray; sisters Diane McNeil; his best friend Mike Best and mother of his children Kathy Power.
Dan was a man who often put others needs before his own and all that know him will miss his sense of humour and his intelligent wit.
A gathering will be held from 1-2:30 pm and a memorial service will follow at 2:30 pm all in Atlantic Funeral Homes, 6552 Bayers Road.
Donation in Dan’s memory can be made to the SPCA.
Online condolences can be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
  “The world has lost an exceptional man but heaven has gained a remarkable angel. Rock on my love.”