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1975

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2022

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Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

25 Sanborn Street

Reading, Massachusetts

DANIEL CANTERBURY Obituary

CANTERBURY, Daniel D. Of Reading, loving husband and son, passed away at the age of 46 on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Dan was born on September 17, 1975, in Melrose, Massachusetts to Michael and Ellen Canterbury. He grew up in Reading, Massachusetts and was a lifelong Boston sports fan. After receiving his Bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, he embarked on an IT service career for over twenty years. In December of 2007, Dan married the love of his life, Kristin Manning. Together they shared a life full of love, laughter, music and caring for their beloved pets Ika, Tekka and Ralphie. Dan is survived by his wife Kristin Canterbury of Manchester, NH; his parents Michael and Ellen Canterbury of Reading, MA; his brother Steven Canterbury and his wife Erin; nephews James and William, all of Hudson, MA. His brother Christopher Canterbury and his wife Patricia of Newmarket, NH and niece Emily Corey of Dover, NH. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 26 at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.), READING from 1-4pm. A Memorial Service will be held at 3pm. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Daniels Memory to the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington, Ave., Boston, MA 02130 or MSPCA.org For directions and online guestbook, visit www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2022.

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Lauren and Ron Slate

August 16, 2025

Danny is forever in our hearts and prayers. He is missed by many and loved by all.

Lauren and Ron Slate

August 16, 2023

My Dear Sister Ellen and Michael, Our hearts are broken with the loss of such a beautiful soul. Danny was so special, his Wake was so well attended there was little room to walk around the parlor. Please know Danny is in our prayers each day. We love you

Jessica Pomeroy

February 28, 2023

I know this is really late, but I just saw on FB Dan away. I’m so sorry for your loss. Dan and I were friends at WSC. I’m heart is broken. Thinking of you all.

Charlene Phillips

September 20, 2022

Ellen, Mike, Steve and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences.

Maureen Venne

August 28, 2022

It´s always sad to hear of family loosing a loved one. Prayers for the whole Canterbury family

Deborah Bergevin

August 26, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this sad and difficult time.

DeeDee Hargrove

August 23, 2022

Mike, Ellen and family. Many hearts in Maryland are broken with your loss. What touches one of us, touches all of us. Praying that you will somehow be able to find peace, holding onto each other and savoring his memories. Sending so much love.

Barry Ware

August 22, 2022

I love you Danny and will miss you.❤

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

August 23, 2022

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

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Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867

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25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867

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