Obituary of Dan Orson
ORSON: Daniel Phillip -
A lifelong resident of Chatham, Dan Orson passed away at Riverview Gardens on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the age of 69.
Born in Chatham, Dan was the son of the late George Orson (1977) and the late Lois (Robert) Reid (nee Reeder) (2020).
Dear brother to Barb Goodall (late Wayne) of Kent Bridge.
Uncle to Scott Houle, Mark Houle (Jennifer), Brad Goodall and Mike Goodall.
Dan retired from Moczik Tool & Die after over 30 years of service. He loved going to the races at the North Buxton Raceway and bowling with his friends at Bowlerama.
As per Dan's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at Duart Cemetery at a later date.
Donations made in memory of Dan to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation, Pet and Wildlife Rescue would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
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