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Edwin Daniels Obituary
Born in Gr. Yarmouth, England, Danny and his wife Marjorie came to Canada to teach in High Prairie, Alberta in 1957.
Promoted to School Principal then Supt. of Schools, he served first in Alberta and then across Canada before being appointed as Chief Supt. of a National Educational School System.
He gained his PH.D. at the University of Alberta in 1973, and served as Head of the Dept. of Educational Administration at Ahmadu Bello University in Northern Nigeria. Returning to Canada in 1975, he became Director of Policy and Planning of a Federal Dept. before being appointed as Regional Director for the Yukon and Northern B.C., where he lived in Whitehorse until he retired in 1990.
A life-long track athlete winning over 200 gold medals, including several Canadian Masters championships, he was a respected coach and sport administrator, serving as President of both provincial and national associations, particularly as Vice Chair of Athletics Canada for 14 years and as a member of the Masters Committee of the International Federation of Athletics for 12 years. He served as Head of Delegation for Canadian international teams, including in Beijing in 2008. His most recent achievements were winning the bronze medal in the World Masters decathlon championship in Finland in 2009, and then becoming the Masters World Champion in the indoor pentathlon in 2010.
Danny has been inducted into four Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, and he gained the rare distinction of being awarded both the Queen Elizabeth Golden (2002) and Diamond (2012) Jubilee Medals for his service to Canadian and International Athletics. In 2011, he was also installed as an Honorary Fellow of Brunel University in London, England.
A talented tenor soloist, and choral conductor, Danny is survived by Marjorie, his high school sweetheart and loving wife for over 72 years, as well as by his son Kent (Sharon) and daughter Kristi (Lavergne) both of Ottawa, and grandsons Daniel and Tyler, step grandson, Josh, step granddaughter, Sabrina and great grandchildren Jacob, Ryan, Kairi and Finn.
Donations to the Cancer Society are welcomed.
Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Daniels
6 Entries
Glenroy Gilbert
April 30, 2024
I am saddened to hear of Danny´s passing. Danny was always very enthusiastic about the sport of track and field especially about Canadian athletes and how they perform on the world stage. I always enjoyed chatting and receiving messages from Danny whenever our teams returned from international competition. His passion and love of the sport will always resonate with me. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I will miss his infectious personality.
Leslie Estwick
April 29, 2024
I am saddened to hear of Danny´s passing. Always enjoyed chatting with Danny and hearing his stories. He did so much for our sport. My condolences to the family.
Paul Turner
February 5, 2024
Danny took me on as a runner a very long time ago and it was the first time I had the benefit of an expert to help me reach my goals. The training plans Danny produced for me were more intricate than any I have had since-and he did it all without asking for anything in return. I went on to have a moderately successful career as a runner and a triathlete and to this day I thank Danny for his generosity in taking me on as an athlete. He was an inspiration in all he did. Thank you Danny-no one could have lived a life more fully.
Barbara Radford
January 26, 2024
We remember Danny being a huge supporter of Peninsula Track and Field. Always a keen, enthusiastic supporter of everyone involved.
He was an incredible role model for all.
Radford Family
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Pamela Stringer
January 24, 2024
Danny was a legend and was humble about that. I met Danny when he would bring his wife, Marjorie, to our weekly tap dance class. He was an enthusiastic supporter of our little dance troupe, and we enjoyed his sophisticated sense of humour and kind nature. I attended one of Danny's singing recitals and was awed by his lovely voice. I cannot imagine this great loss for Marjorie.
Bob Coulter
January 21, 2024
I was very saddened to read in this morning Times Colonist that Danny had passed away. I worked with Danny in Ottawa and always appreciated his guidance, mentorship and friendships, especially when I first arrived in Ottawa in 1980. My sincerest condolences to Marjorie and family. We have all lost a true gentlemen.
Bob Coulter
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