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Daniel SLACK Obituary
Dan passed away at home on March 14, 2013, at the age of 67. Loving husband and soul- mate of Judy (nee Wielgut) for 35 years, proud father of Greg and Steve. Dan was born in Brockville, graduated from Queen's University, and taught Physical Education with the Ottawa Carleton Board of Education for 33 years. Teaching students gave him great pleasure, and he enthusiastically spent many hours coaching wrestling, rugby and football. Both Dan and Judy had a love of the land. In 1980, they bought a farm in Osgoode where Dan derived a sense of satisfaction from growing corn and soybeans. The camaraderie while golfing, playing hockey, hiking with his buddies in England, getting together at the pub on Thursdays, and just visiting with friends brought joy into Dan's life. His friends will miss his sense of humour and the certain way he had of making everyone comfortable. Most important to Dan was his family. His greatest source of pride and joy was watching his wonderful boys grow to be fine young men. Whether travelling the world or staying at home, Dan and Judy were best friends, just happy to be together. The family will receive friends at the
Kelly Funeral Home, Barrhaven Chapel
3000 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON
613-823-4747
Friday, March 22nd, from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A celebration of Dan's life will take place in the chapel on Saturday, March 23rd at 11:00 am. Memorial donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
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Paul Sagar
March 12, 2019
Always thinking of Danny particularly as our 50th wedding anniversary approaches in 2020. We would like to have a reunion of the wedding party. Please send me an e-mail [email protected]
Paul and Mabel sagar
Debbie Saikaley (Richard)
April 5, 2013
Memories of Colonel By are very foggy to me but I always remembered Mr. Slack and the impact he had on me. RIP
April 2, 2013
Hello Judy and family, my condolences on your loss. I have never met you but Dan was often in my thoughts. We lived around the corner from each other in Brockville. Dan was one year ahead of me in High School and it was he that invited me up to Queen's for my first 'football weekend' We ended up living around the corner from each other again when I too ended up going to Queen's. It has been 40+ years since we last saw each other but that certainly doesn't diminish the impact of his loss. He was big, kind and gentle. Again my condolences. John Truyens, Lyndhurst
Paul Barron
March 28, 2013
I have such fond memories of Dan - the hockey games, golf trips and breakfasts as well as sharing an office at the Board of Education. Anne and I can only hope that his passing was peaceful and painless. Our best wishes to the family.
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Angela Ballantyne
March 24, 2013
Steve, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Linda Brown
March 23, 2013
Dear Judy and Family,
My love and deepest condolences to you and the boys.
Linda Brown
Jean Johnston-McKitterick
March 23, 2013
I have fond memories of Mr and Mrs Slack during my high school years when she brought their new baby to school (pretty sure you are in the year book)!! What a nice man Mr. Slack was. I'm very sorry you had to lose him so very early in his retirement. My sincerest condolences to you all. RIP Mr. Slack.
March 22, 2013
Judy and Family. Thinking of you at thsi time. Take care Lynnette Scobie
March 22, 2013
Judy, Gregg and Steve,
Our sincere condolences to you and your families on the passing of Dan. He was a wonderful man, with a caring heart and a generous spirit. He will be greatly missed.
Thoughts and prayers,
Faye & Johnny Laplante; and
Patti & Danny Laplante
Dave Cochrane
March 22, 2013
My thoughts go out to his family. He touched many lives, including mine. What a great teacher and incredible man! Rest in Peace until the next time we meet.
Borden Scullion
March 21, 2013
Dear Judy,
My condolences to you and your sons on Dan's passing this week.
You are in my thoughts
Molly Hartin
March 21, 2013
My sincere condolences. With Respect,
Hugh Doyle
March 21, 2013
rest in peace Dan
Hugh Martin
March 21, 2013
Dear Judy and Family,
It was of great sadness I heard of Dan's passing. I remember a fun, loyal, strong and remarkable individual from my youth. I had an extremely high respect for Dan. Throughout our high school days in Brockville, Dan always brought a laugh, helping hand or a pat on the back to all his friends. Dan was the steady and calm force either on the football field or what ever situation we found ourselves in.
Although many years have passed since we saw each other, Dan was always in our thoughts. I feel honoured to have known Dan and to have him make an impression on my life.
Nathan Armstrong
March 21, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. "Slack Daddy" was a legend and by far the best gym teacher I ever had. A true gentleman who will never be forgotten.
Antoinette (Guitor) Joly
March 21, 2013
Dear Judy and family, I was so sad to hear of Dan's passing . My thoughts are with you as well as my prayers. When we were teaching together at Colonel By, Dan was always so nice to everyone that both the students and staff loved him. Ida also sends her condoleances.
Paul Sagar
March 21, 2013
Judy;
very sorry to hear about Danny's passing away. When we lived in Brockville we had great times together. Danny and I lived on the Aldershot Ave.
My Brother in law Wayne Cardinal played hockey with Danny. And it was Wayne that let me know of the sad news.
Danny was my best man. We were married March 21, 1970.
Mabel and I will come to the funeral home on Fri in the afternoon.
All of our best to your loving family.
Paul and Mabel Sagar
112 Queen St
Trenton Ont
K8V 4Y3
613-392-5938
Kevin Richard
March 21, 2013
Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Joe Tomlinson
March 21, 2013
How very sad to hear this. I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Slack from my days at South Carleton HS way back in the 90's. I recall that he was a kind man and always said hello to me, as he knew my dad through teaching. I lost my father last month to pancreatic cancer, so I know all too well what a terrible disease it is. His legacy will be carried on through you, his family, and through all the students whose lives he touched over the years. May he rest in peace.
Kerry Callan-Jones
March 21, 2013
Dear Judy and Family,
I was saddened to read of Dan's passing this week. My heart goes out to you and your sons.
I have wonderful memories of our time together as young teachers at Colonel By Secondary School where we were colleagues for 18 years. Dan was highly regarded by his students and the staff as a teacher and a coach. He had a wonderful, dry sense of humour which I always enjoyed.
May your many happy memories of Dan sustain you and your family at this sad time.
Kerry Callan-Jones
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
skye baker
March 20, 2013
Dear Judy so sorry to hear that you lost Dan, so soon after we lost Adam.be gentle to yourself and let time heal all/,,love SkyeBaker, doug Crump and kelly Klaassen.
John Ferguson
March 20, 2013
To the Slack family, please accept my condolences on the passing of Dan. Mr. Slack was one of the reasons Colonel By was recently voted the best school in Ottawa. A core of exemplary educators opened the school in 1970 and I was in the first cohort of Grade 9 students.
I remember Dan as a teacher who never raised his voice in class but who had a quiet, firm control of his students. He had an understated, dry wit that was above the understanding of most Grade Nines. Intuitively, I felt he was a caring and committed teacher and I enjoyed being in his class. The teaching profession has lost one of its best.
March 20, 2013
Dear Judy,
I am reading this notice in Arizona, so I can't be there to give you a big hug. You always spoke so highly of Dan that I felt like I knew him. You will cherish wonderful memories.
Pat Irving
Tom Doyle
March 20, 2013
Mr Slack was an excellent teacher, coach, and mentor to many students at OTHS over the years. He will be missed by everyone. May he rest in peace.
Tom Doyle
Joe Kelly
March 20, 2013
Dear Judy, Greg and Steve,
Dan had a refreshing vision of how old timer hockey should be played and enjoyed. He joined us for breakfast where we exchanged political views, old stories, travel experiences, etc. Dan didn't realize how much he helped others with his ever present wisdom, wit and point of view. Thanks, Dan, we're better for knowing you!
Nicole Senkowski
March 20, 2013
Dear Judy, So sad to hear of Dan's passing. May you find peace and comfort in all the wonderful memories you both shared. Take care, Nicole
March 20, 2013
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sarah Faloon & Ben Murray
March 20, 2013
Dear Judy ,
So saddened to read of Dan's passing.I know from our many chats together at Merivale that he was a wonderful guy and terrific husband and Dad. Thinking about you and hope the love and support of family and friends give you strength during this very difficult time.
Brenda Brooks
Danielle Guffie
March 19, 2013
Steve and family, My deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to all of you at this time. We were so lucky to have him as a teacher at SC. Sending lots of love and support your way.
Dave Veinotte
March 19, 2013
Dan was a great mentor-coach and person during days at Colonel By H.S. My family has all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
John Doyle
March 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time, my deepest sympathies. Dan was a great techer and will be missed.
Brian Davis
March 19, 2013
On behalf of myself and my children Joanna and Oliver. Sorry to hear about the passing of Dan. I enjoyed working with him at SCHS. He was a great teacher- students really appreciated his dedication to the job and his sense of humor. He will not be forgotten by those who got to know him.
Dave Buckingham
March 19, 2013
Judy,Greg and Steve,
Deepest sympathies to you all at this difficult time. Our time teaching phys ed. and coaching together at Osgoode HS are full of wonderful memories. Dan was a great mentor and colleague in my early years of teaching and from whom I learned about respect, integrity and humour in teaching and life. Condolences from all his friends and colleagues at OTHS.
Tracey Armstrong
March 19, 2013
Judy & family,
So very sorry to learn of your loss. Dan was such a wonderful, kind, and thoughtful individual, who was well respected at South Carleton HS by his colleagues, students and their families. He embodied the integrity and courage to teach and will be remembered fondly by all.
May your most cherished memories bring your comfort at this most difficult time.
March 19, 2013
Steve, on behalf of the coaches and faculty of St. Mark we were sorry to hear about the passing of your father. On a personal note my father passed away at 68 (a young man by todays standards)and it didn't seem fair. God bles you and your family. Our prayers are with you. sincerely Paul Brown on behalf of the ST. Mark coaching staff
Gilles Mayost
March 19, 2013
A good man and colleague. A life well lived,well travelled and put to good use. I always enjoyed his company be it at a school event, on the golf course,at Broadway's or on a road trip. We will miss him. My condolonces.
Gilles Mayost
Sir Robert Borden Hogh School
Steve, Clara, Alison and Greg Quinn
March 19, 2013
Judy, Greg and Steve. We were saddened to hear of Dan's passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gilles Mayost
March 19, 2013
A good man and colleague. I always enjoyed his company be it on the golf course, at Broadways or on a road trip. A life well lived and put to good use. We will miss him. My condolences.
Gilles Mayost
Sir Robert Borden High School
Julie Holt
March 19, 2013
So sorry, Dan was always a GREAT!!! Guy. He will be sadly missed!!!
March 19, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Judy (Denison) James
Doug Donnelly
March 19, 2013
Deepest condolences to the Slack Family, Mr Slack was a great Mentor to many students at CB.
Bob/Maryann Sunstrum
March 18, 2013
Dear Judy and Family: Bob and I are so very sorry to learn of Dan's passing. He was a wonderful teacher and was highly thought of. May you take comfort in knowing how much he was respected by all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
March 18, 2013
Dear Judy, So sad to hear about Dan`s passing. May you find peace and comfort in all the wonderful memories you both shared. Take good care, Nicole Senkowski
Dan and Liz DeMos
March 18, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the entire family.
Kelly Cassidy (Binns)
March 18, 2013
He was a wonderful teacher who genuinely cared about his students. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Cheryl A. Cooper
March 18, 2013
Judy and family: Saddened to learn of the passing of a favourite OTHS phys ed teacher. I'll never forget a day in gr 13 Health Class. He was in the middle of teaching and suddenly whipped a chalk bruch at two guys in the back row who had been chatting. After yelling at them, which was very uncharacteristic, he paused and asked us all to take our pulse......an instant lesson on "flight or fight" response that the guys had been in on. BRILLIANT teaching technique. My sympathies all of you.
March 18, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lois & Bob Slack
March 18, 2013
I have many good memories of Dan as we grew up together. He was forever one to keep in touch.
Our sympathy to you Judy, Greg and Steve.
Al Macartney
March 18, 2013
My sincere condolences to the entire family. Mr.Slack was a special teacher. Smart, funny and selfless. On the field, many are capable of coaching, but he had the ability to teach. 30+ years later, the lessons remain with me. I will always admire and appreciate everything he did. A great man....forever.
Kerry MacLean
March 18, 2013
Judy and boys,
I sit here at the same desk that I know Dan used during some of his finest years. His time at Colonel By was marked with incredible enthusiasm and generosity to the studdents and athletes here in our formative years.
I know he had a huge impact on my life and choices and I thank him deeply. Working with Dan years later in the Association gave me even more proof that he was a kind, thoughtful and dedicated educator throughout his career and beyond.
Great sorrow is felt by many who have learned of his passing. Social media today allows us to reach out and so many have responded to my posting, this represents just the tip of the iceburg when it comes to Dan's contribution to so many.
My sympathies to you and yours in this time of loss. May you find comfort in knowing his time with us left a lasting influence on all who knew him.
Kerry
Tracey D'Aviero
March 18, 2013
Very sorry to read about Mr. Slack. Great teacher, definitely one of my favourites. Such a kind and thoughtful and funny man. Thoughts and prayers to your family at this very sad time.
Cathie Johnstone (Clue)
March 18, 2013
I am sorry that you have lost your Husband and Father so young. I was student at Colonel By when the school opened and he was always one of the good guys.
My thoughts are with you.
Bob Shoniker
March 18, 2013
Dan and I were friend for over 40 years dating back to when we met each other on our first day at Queen's. I have a lot of fond memories of our time together in Kingston. He was a very kind person with a wonderful sense of humour. I know that he was very passionate about his family and will be missed by all.
Frances Brind'Amour
March 18, 2013
I'm so sorry Judy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take care of yourself.
Frances Brind'Amour
Rod McGillis
March 18, 2013
Dear Judy, Greg and Steve
We are so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I enjoyed working with him in the Phys Ed. Dept at Colonel by for 18 years and sharing his expertise on the football field. His dry sense of humour kept everyone laughing in the Phys. Ed. office. Dan was certainly an exemplary teacher and it was a privilege to call him friend.
May happy memories of your family life sustain you during this time of grief.
Sincerely Rod and Anne-Marie McGillis
March 18, 2013
I was saddened to hear of Dan's passing. I enjoyed working with him at South Carleton over the years. God bless. Nancy Boutilier
Jerry and Sue Miall
March 18, 2013
Judy, just seeing you and Dan together when we would run into each other or go over to get info. re a trip you had taken, made it very obvious that you two were happy being in each others company. This feeling for each other is truly special for a couple to have after being together for so long. I know this next while will be difficult to deal with but, knowing both Greg and Steve, you will have two special and caring sons to help you through. Best to you all. Jerry and Sue
Michelle Bainbridge (Fry)
March 18, 2013
A great teacher, coach and mentor. Thank you Mr. Slack.
Helena Prockiw
March 18, 2013
Dear Judy.
My condolences on the loss of Dan. Be content that the many wonderful memories of good times spent together will sustain you in the days to come. Dan will never truly be gone as he lives in you sons and will always be in your heart.
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