Our sincere condolences to Dan's family. Thank you for reaching out to the Smiths. With sympathy, Belinda and Russell (Rowland and Ann Smith's children).

What a beautiful tribute to your dear Husband and Father. He was a man of integrity and kindness. We Love you, and pray for your peace and comfort at this time, as you reflect on a life well lived and a legacy left.

Lots of Love,

Sandra and Rick Sabey

Thank you for letting us be part of Dan's warm, moving, generous, inclusive memorial service. We felt so close to all of you, and to Dan, too. Love from us all, Anne and David

God speed DJ. I also spent a few nights at your house with the gang . It’s funny the people you never forget no matter the years. My wife Anne Noseworthy also sends her deepest condolences to the family.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to DJ's family. We remember DJ with a smile on our faces and gratitude in our hearts for having shared some time with him in those days when we were all making big plans and finding our way in the world. DJ was a beautiful person and we will always recall him that way. Blessings from Debbie and David Smith, St. John's, NL

Lynn and Michael McShane

St. John's, NL

Betty, Joseph and Michael.

Thank you for sharing DJ's beautiful service with everyone who loved him. It was a perfect memorial and tribute to a wonderful friend whom we will miss dearly. He will live in our hearts forever, and we are so blessed to have known him. Sending all our love,

Betty,Joseph & Michael

Gerry & I are sending our most heartfelt condolences to you.

The Memorial service was a beautiful tribute to DJ.

It reminded us of his kind & gentle spirit and why so many loved & respected him.

We are most grateful for having the privilege to have know him.

Out thoughts are with you today & the many days to come.

Your friends

Ann & Gerry Byrne

What a lovely, fitting service for our wonderful friend and colleague Dan.

Many thanks, Betty, Michael and Joseph

Claire Carlin

Godspeed, Dan.

Dear Betty, Michael and Joseph - sending you our heartfelt condolences. The memorial service has been a perfect tribute to Dan - to his grace and intelligence, his kindness and generosity of spirit. We will miss him but are grateful to have known him. Kathy and Mark Mueller and family

Betty, Joseph, Michael...

Our deepest sympathies and wishes for swift and loving healing but never forgetting. We first met Dan through the ACE exercise program. He was quiet, reserved, determined. We saw depth of character, world wisdom and knowledge and a heart of service as we conversed with him. That is why we nominated him to be part of the Parent Family Advisory Council: he did not disappoint. Dan's quiet demeanor and soft-spoken voice became another beacon in our already "bright" lights. His council was valued, words measured and impactful. He was so humble he was embarrassed if he thought he had taken up too much air time. Our last in person visit was standing outside of the Cancer Centre after delivering a farewell gift, feels like an omen now. He was joyful, hopeful and we made plans to get together after our trip. He wanted us to meet "my Betty", his anchor through his journey. Our last words were exchanged through email, still hopeful but resigned and filled with a message full of love and hope for our future. The cancer journey brings beautiful people together and strips all the trappings of pretenses and surroundings. Dan became a friend, a brother, a confidant, a kindred soul: we loved him, still do. Now he is a beacon in the sky, a star for his boys to follow, a reminder of the good things in life to be treasured. We were all blessed for knowing him <3

Do not stand

By my grave, and weep.

I am not there,

I do not sleep—

I am the thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glints in snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle, autumn rain.

As you awake with morning’s hush,

I am the swift, up-flinging rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight,

I am the day transcending night.

Do not stand

By my grave, and cry—

I am not there,

I did not die.

Dear Betty, Joseph and Michael

Although I only met Dan on a couple of occasions - with my family (Hirut and Matthew) in July 2007 and subsequently on visits to Calgary in 2015 and 2017 - I was struck by his warmth, generosity, sense of humour and fun, all of which he was ready to share with company on each occasion. I wish we had got to know Dan better.

We were sorry when we heard of his illness, which must have taken you through difficult times that I imagine Dan responded to with courage and optimism. It was so sad to hear that it finally took him from you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as you bid your farewell to Dan.

Peter, Hirut and Matthew (Exeter, UK).

Beth, Joseph and Micheal and the whole Maher family.

We were shocked and so deeply saddened to here today of DJ's passing. We are praying that the Lord's peace and strength will be with you for the coming sad days. DJ was one of the finished Men we have ever met or known. Please accept our deepest condolences to you Beth and the whole family. There are no words to express how deeply his loss is felt.

Love Joe and Cathy.

Mes très sincères condoléances à Betty, Joseph et Michael que je n'ai rencontrés qu'une fois à l'occasion du colloque SATOR organisé par Daniel à Calgary en 2004, lors de cette inoubliable excursion dans le Banff - ainsi qu'à tous ses proches.

Daniel, pourquoi es-tu parti si vite et si tôt dans ta vie encore pleine de projets?

Tu étais infiniment digne d'amitié, rayonnant de générosité et de discrétion. Il est rare de rencontrer autant de clarté d'âme. A ce point que je ne pouvais pas envisager ta disparition et qu'elle me reste inconcevable. A ce point aussi que tu ne disparaîtras jamais de notre souvenir. Nous garderons tous une place pour toi. Nous t'aimions à la SATOR très spontanément d'une amitié qui allait bien au-delà de nos travaux partagés. Il va falloir se faire à l'idée que tu n'es plus dans le miracle de la lumière tant que nous-mêmes y serons encore.

Ma peine comme celle de toute la communauté satorienne, à laquelle tu as donné sans compter et jusqu'au bout debtes forces, est immense.

La seule consolation qui nous reste est de savoir que tu as été entouré du cercle aimant des tiens jusqu'au bout.

Jean-Pierre Dubost

Ancien président de la SATOR

A titre personnel et au nom de la SATOR, dont Daniel fut pendant de longues années un membre fidèle, et où il a forgé des amitiés profondes et précieuses, j'exprime mes sincères condoléances à sa famille.

Un ami nous quitte ; il laisse un vide au sein de notre communauté de chercheurs ; il nous laisse aussi de merveilleux souvenirs de discussions passionnées, de rires partagés, de joyeuses cogitations.

Nous avancerons dans nos projets, qu'il a tant aidé à faire avancer, en pensant toujours à Daniel, à sa force de conviction et à sa passion des textes, en nous efforçant d'être collectivement à la hauteur de ses idées et de la confiance qu'il avait dans le dynamisme de notre société.

Merci, Dan, d'avoir été notre ami et notre guide pendant toutes ces années.

Yen-Mai Tran-Gervat, présidente de la SATOR.

Betty, Joseph, Michael and the Maher family

It’s with much emotion l send you my sincere condolences. Daniel Joseph will always have a special place in my heart with many great memories growing up. As my older cousin DJ was there for advice and encouragement. You always came away from time with DJ feeling better! We had fun times running around that big old home on Bell’s hill. Also fond memories of family fishing trips together and summer family reunions up on the river at the Noftals cottage. I also remember playing baseball against DJ at Jubilee field. DJ got me out more than once with his lanky reach and sure glove at first base. I even inherited his baseball cleats when he went off to university. In later years DJ was my go to guy to get updates on family and help arrange get togethers. DJ loved family and friends and always made an effort to keep in touch. DJ we will deeply miss you and I’m sure someday see you in Heaven!

Hugs & Prayers

Love from the O’Reilly’s Greg Joan and family

À vous, ses enfants, sa femme, sa grande famille, moi qui ne vous connais que de nom, je présente mes plus sincères condoléances. Comme si je connaissais pour avoir connu Daniel. Je vous souhaite sérénité et patience dans cet immense chagrin. Je vous remercie aussi de la force et de la joie que vous avez partagée avec Daniel tout au long des années, dont il parlait souvent. Le savoir avec vous me disait qu'il était paisible, heureux, "à la bonne place". Croiser le chemin de Daniel, dans ma vie, par le hasard de la Sator, a donné une dimension inattendue et toujours passionnante, honnête, chaleureuse à mes activités de recherche et bien au-delà. Daniel a porté dans ma vie de chercheuse, de prof, de collègue le bleu du ciel: celui d'une amitié à la fois savante et personnelle, toujours douce et sage, qui m'a accompagnée et soutenue avant même que je la reconnaisse. Et puis, il m'a donné courage. Et il m'a donné des conseils. Toujours d'une voix douce et posée, toujours comme si ce n'était rien, toujours dans la générosité. Nous partagions amis, textes, idées sur le nuage de cette douceur. Nous voici maintenant à partager notre peine et à garder la lumière de sa présence.

Il repose en paix, comme il a vécu en paix. Il continue de nous inspirer et soutenir.

Dear Betty and Family,

It is with profound sadness that I learn of Dan's passing.

He was a such a bright light among his peers, a true humanist moved by sheer intelligence and genuine kindness.

I will miss him wholeheartedly,

Avec l'expression de mes plus sincères condoléances,

Francine Michaud

History

University of Calgary

I met DJ in 1983 when he returned from Senegal to attend Memorial University. We lived together all through our studies and I have many fond /fun memories, especially from St. Patrick’s Day festivities. He was the most sensible of us all and kept us up to date on the latest in 17th century French literature! DJ was a great friend and will be sorely missed by all that had the good fortune of knowing him. It was always a pleasure and a fun experience to go out for Happy Hour at O’ Reilly’s Pub when he and Betty came to St. John’s in recent years. I had hoped I would get at least one more opportunity to have a Guinness with him so the day I heard of his passing I did raise a glass in his honour.

Brian McShane

St. John's, NL

My sincere condolences on DJ's passing. DJ and I were television 'stars' way back in our Regina High School days - proudly representing the school on the old CBC Reach for the Top series. And I can certainly say that he had the shortest commute to high school of anyone I ever met!!! Certainly one of the smartest guys in the room - even back then - and also a great friend and classmate.

Susan and Family. I am so saddened to hear of DJ's death. We all had such fun together hanging out in your parents' front room and at the dances. A fun guy! Think of the good times... There are so many to think about.

I am saddened by the news of D's passing. D.J., and his sister Susan and parents where so kind and hospitable. Even his older sister Peggy was patient with what seemed to be a weekly crowd of teenagers in their living room and Joanne peeked out now and then. I have fond memories from High School and University of hanging out on a Friday or Saturday night at their home on Bells Hill in Corner Brook, behind the former Regina High School. Dancing, laughing and just being together after a teen club or gym night was great fun...ah the stories.....ahem. D.J's mild manner,sociability and smarts were evident and no doubt formed the basis of his later interest in others/ kind disposition. Having said all that, I think I will always remember D.J as a teenager walking up Elswick Rd, coming to or from Jubilee Field wearing a baseball hat and carrying his baseball glove and bat. My condolences to all his family. D.J. did well with his life and although I had rare contacts with him over the years since, I know he loved and was so proud his Mrs,his boys, his family and friends, his work and his roots. Cheers D (E.R.G.U.H.O.L.A.L.P.L.S.U.H.A.)

Dear Betty, Joseph, Michael and the Maher Family,

I have known DJ since the late seventies in Corner Brook. It was so great the to see him and Bill and have them stay with us in Melbourne, Australia during their visit in August 2016. We send our sincere condolences to you during this sad time. Arthur and Byron

"Say not in grief 'He is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was."

Dear Betty, Joseph and Michael,

My heartfelt condolences to you. Dan was always a compassionate and encouraging colleague to me as I progressed in my career at UofC. I will remember him walking next to his sons at the Bow Valley campground many years ago. Luis Torres

My sincere condolences to the Maher Family. I remember Danny growing up in the Valley Road /Maher’s Hill area. Rest In Peace.

Betty, Joseph, Michael and the Maher family;

We are so very saddened to hear of D.J.'s passing. D.J. was a friend of Paul's since junior high where they participated in many sporting activities together and of course some extracurricular fun as well. He was a valued friend to many and our sincere condolences to you and your family. May your many treasured memories help to ease the pain of such a tremendous loss.

Love to you all.

Paul and Nola Murphy

Nova Scotia

Dan and I were for a while together at the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Humanities. It was at that time that I learned to trust Dan and rely on him. He was a kind person and a good colleague. I will miss him. My condolences to the Maher family. Olga M. Mladenova

Je garde d’heureux souvenirs de DJ et de mes premières années à MUN à Corner Brook et à St.John’s. Ses nombreux voyages ont grandement contribué à ma collection de cartes postales au fil des ans!

Mes sincères sympathies à sa famille, Betty, Michael et Joseph, à ses sœurs, Peggy, Susan et Joanne, ainsi qu’à un grand cercle d’amis, réparti un peu partout au pays.

Mes pensées et mes prières vous accompagnent pendant cette période difficile.

Suzelle Lavallée

St. John’s

Dan was always the kindest colleague and a gracious leader. Love to his whole family.

So sad to hear that D J has passed. D J was in my high school class and I have many fond memories of him and the house on hill. RIP D J . Tom Coombs

Goodbye, Dan. It was always good to chat with you, whether at the university or church. You held the Faculty of Humanities together in big ways at most-needed times. Your sons walked proudly by your side. May you rest in peace. May God comfort your family and friends. -- Clara Joseph

The Maier family is so saddened to hear of Dan’s passing. He put up a most valiant fight leaving this world far to quickly. A fine gentleman, husband and father to the core. So fortunate to have known him.

Karen, Rod Maier and family

Rest In Peace DJ

DJ I have memories from the house on the hill. You were always so welcoming and I will cherish those memories. To Betty, Joseph, Michael, Peggy, Susan and JoAnne my condolences. We all loved DJ and may he rest in peace. Kathy O’Reilly

DJ was one of the 1st Newfoundlanders I met when I moved to St. John’s back in the 1980’s. He was the epitome of a gentleman & scholar. Throughout the years he remained steady & true. Brendan and I were privileged to count him as a friend. He will be missed. Our thoughts go out to Betty, Joseph & Michael at this difficult time. xo Brendan & Gloria McShane

May the memory of your thoughtful & kind father be a blessing to all those who knew him. Lumière!

- Ryan B.