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Daniel Kiracofe Obituary
CAMDEN — Daniel Wayne Kiracofe, of Cooper City, Florida, lost his five-year battle with pancreatic cancer Dec. 13, 2019.
Daniel was born March 30, 1949 in Hamilton, to Albert and Juanita Messinger Kiracofe, both deceased. He is an alumnus of Preble Shawnee High School and Manchester College in Indiana.
Daniel was married in Wilmington, Delaware Sept. 3, 1988, to Caroline du Pont. After their marriage they moved to a blueberry farm in Epping, New Hampshire where they lived for 13 years and had their son before moving to south Florida. Inspired by family vacations to Cape Cod, Daniel enjoyed a lifelong love of scrimshaw. In 1977 he established Boston Scrimshanders in Faneuil Hall and became a mentor to his younger brothers, Gary and Brian, who eventually opened four additional Scrimshanders locations.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Caroline; son Justin Kiracofe; three brothers: Gary, Gregory and Brian; as well as numerous sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and cousins. He was very devoted to his entire family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service is being planned for March of 2020. Donations may be made in memory of Daniel to: Grateful Paws Dog & Cat Rescue, Inc., 1881 SE 21st St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (gratefulpaws.org)
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Jeffrey
July 24, 2023
I bought a small Mastodon ivory knife for my 11 year old in 2011. My younger son has a Gary K. Knife and we just saw Dan´s name inscribed on the 2011 knife. The boys treasure those knives.
Ed Weaver
January 28, 2021
Dan was a great friend from Manchester days and we reconnected in Boston where I helped him with various projects at his store and home in Beacon Hill. I also worked in Epping at his beautiful home and was at the beautiful wedding with Caroline and Dan. He gave me a beautiful belt buckle with my Eddie Bear logo in scrimshaw. I lost track of him when he moved his family to Florida but thought of him often
stephan kuehn
January 13, 2021
My mother gave me a small scrimshaw knife in 1987. I just looked up the artist today and discovered this page. Sorry for your loss, but wanted to let you know I treasure the knife, means so much to me. My mother lost her battle to cancer 25 years ago. Best wishes, Stephan Kuehn, San Jose, CA.
Steve Kirk
December 23, 2019
I went to high school we with Dan. A very nice person who was well liked by everyone!
Polly Thompson
December 23, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to the Kiracofe family. With sympathy, Polly Thompson
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