Daniel Connaughton Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Daniel Connaughton
Start: 2024-11-09T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-11-10T04:00:00.000Z
Location: The Colligan Lodge in Veteran's Park

Connaughton, Daniel E.

CONNAUGHTON, Daniel E. (Dan) Age 81, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on July 27, 2024. Born on July 6, 1943, in Hamilton, Dan was the son of the late John B. and Christine (Burke) Connaughton. He graduated from St Xavier High School in 1961, Loyola University Chicago in 1965 and University of Cincinnati School of Law in 1968.

Dan is survived by his soul mate of 30 years Kim (Reeves) Connaughton, whom he married March 17, 2004; Christina Connaughton and Danny Connaughton of Hamilton; Mary (Brian) Little of Hilton Head Island, SC; and Abby (Colten) Pence of Hendersonville, North Carolina; stepdaughter Alyssa Cole; seven grandchildren: Drew Unger, Christian Unger (deceased), Maggie Haddix and Michael Ryan, Aidan Connaughton, Anna Connaughton, Lakin Little, Aubry Little, Mia Cole; and great grandson Kai Ryan; brother Raymond (Arlie) Connaughton of Anderson Township; sister Mary Connaughton and Donna Miller of Newton, Massachusetts; sisters-in-law Ann Connaughton and Donna Connaughton of Hamilton; beloved dog, Burke, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, brothers Michael Connaughton and John Connaughton also preceded Dan in death.

A Celebration of Dan's Life will be held on November 9, 2024, from 6-11pm at The Colligan Lodge in Veteran's Park.

For anyone wishing to make a contribution in Dan's memory the family established the Christian's Corn Stand Jam Memorial Scholarship fund: https://tinyurl.com/CornStandJam.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal-News on Jul. 30, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Connaughton

9 Entries

Leo McCarthy

November 7, 2024

Dr Leo and Susan McCarthy
Friend
11/07/2024

What a passing! When I heard of Dan’s death I cried. I can hardly imagine a world without the indomitable spirit of Dan Connaughton.

I had the good fortune of meeting him in the early 1970’s through our mutual interest in handball.

Dan was an incredibly gifted athlete from his early days. He was an exceptionally good handball player, singles and doubles.

Dan was exceedingly smart, a gifted public speaker, and a LOT of fun to be around.

Most remarkably, Dan Connaughton was the funniest man I ever knew. He prided himself on being an extraordinary joke teller, keeping a list of jokes in his wallet which he’d pull out at opportune moments to get him started on a joking riff that would often leave me rolling on the floor clutching my stomach in laughter.

Dan personified the messy complexity of the human condition. Never have a seen a life that encompassed greater highs and lows than his. He had it all including a successful career and family. And he lost it all. Sometimes we are given second chances; Dan’s “luck of the Irish” held out when he met Kim whom he told me saved his life. It was a life worth saving.

Dan Connaughton will be greatly missed, most especially by me. Rest in Peace.

Susan and I offer our deepest condolences to Dan’s family.

Dr. Leo and Susan McCarthy

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Michael Getz

September 23, 2024

Dan was my best friend through grade school, college and grad school. We were inseparable during that time. Dan was a terrific athlete in all sports and played on the Loyola national champion basketball team. We went our separate ways after graduate school. He will be missed by his family and friends. May you rest in peace Dan.

JANET COX

August 1, 2024

So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. My deepest sympathy to all his family. Dan was a good man.
Janet Cox

Holly Cooney

July 30, 2024

Dan was (like Jim) a character and true Irishman. He was a great friend and he and "Coondog" are probably together in Heaven! Love, Holly Cooney

Denise and Kevin Wolfe

July 30, 2024

Although we never got the chance to meet Dan, from everything I am reading he sounds like he was a wonderful person. Our hearts go out to the family with love. Denise and Kevin Wolfe

Claire Peasley

July 29, 2024

Many happy memories of the wonderful Connaughton family growing up the street on East Fairway Drive. Dan and Martha, Christie, Danny and Mary were a great part of the neighborhood! Big Dan always wore a huge smile and had a great sense of humor. Claire Palatchi Peasley

Joe Winter

July 29, 2024

In January 1964 when I was on my way to a semester at Loyola University Chicago's Rome Center, my dad arranged for me to meet the President of Loyola University (previously President of XU), and I stayed the night with Dan in his dorm room at Loyola, during a period that had to be one of the happiest times of his life...as a proud member of the Loyola Ramblers basketball team which the year before had won the national championship defeating some team from Cincinnati, Ohio. Dan was a gracious and entertaining host. I will treasure my friendship with him forever. Joe Winter. St. X, '61

Ken Miller

July 29, 2024

I met Dan in the 70's when we were both members of the Hamilton Midtown Optimist Club. I praised Dan once for the outstanding respect for law program he conducted. I asked him after an outstanding speech and presentation he made "Dan how do you do that without a written speech." I have remembered all these years his response. He replied "Ken never give a speech or presentation on a subject you are not familiar with. If you try to bluff your way through, the audience will immediatly know it." I never forgot those words of wisdom.
Ken Miller

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