The family announces with sorrow his sudden passing in Kirkland Lake on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the age of 76 years. Son of the late Mahlon and Audrey (nee MacLaren) Porteous. Dear brother of David (Helene) and Diane (Larry) Labelle. Dan will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons Derek, Adam and Alex. He will also be missed by his special friend Pauline Tennant (nee Clement). His fur baby Juno will also miss his presence.
Dan enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing and riding freely on his motorbike. His real passion however was playing snooker with his close buddies.
Cremation entrusted to Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative, French Family Chapel, Kirkland Lake. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
Sympathy Messages
Dan will likely be playing pool in the happy hunting grounds. He was a wizard on the snooker table. Fond remembrances from our days in the Federal and more recent dinners together. Always generous to help those with computer problems he was the creator of a giant website that was ahead of its' time. A superb photographer, his pictures of rock specimens were noted in the mining community. There is a special place in his heart for Alex. Dan will be long be remembered in the old hometown.
- Paul Filteau, on
February 8, 2023
Sincere condolences on your loss. I consider myself fortunate to have met Dan this past summer. Great guy who was very good to my sister. Happy trails to you Dan♥️
- Steve & Jocelyne Tymich, on
February 8, 2023
So sorry to hear of the unexpected loss of Danny. He will be missed, may he R I P.
The Kiely Family
- Patrick Kiely, on
February 8, 2023
Sending you all our Deepest Condolences. Know that Dan will always hold a special place in your hearts & he is now reunited with his parents ❤️
Rest Easy Dan
- Julie Foss , on
February 8, 2023
Our deepest condolences, he was a great guy and will be missed.
- Greg & Marilyne Lafleche, on
February 8, 2023
So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. My condolences to you and your families.
- Anna McGonigal, on
February 8, 2023
Condolences to you all, at this very sad and difficult time. Your buddy Don has been waiting for ya, I guess he needed a partner. RIP Dan
- Judy (Cale) Gervais, on
February 8, 2023
Dan, the last few years with you have been some of the greatest of my life. Love you and you will always hold a special place in my heart.
- Pauline Tennant, on
February 8, 2023
My sincere condolences. A good man taken too soon. You will be missed Dan. Rest easy!
- Tracey Wallace, on
February 8, 2023
It was nice knowing you, we're going to miss you!
- Mitchell Tennant, on
February 8, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Dan . My deepest condolences to all the family , Dan was a great guy . we had many good times R.I.P. my friend
- Joe Frade , on
February 9, 2023
So saddened to hear of Dan’s passing. Sincere condolences to all. Dan was very well liked by all and made my sister Pauline happy. May he rest in peace.
- Jorma & Jackie Liukko., on
February 9, 2023
It was such a shock to hear of Dan’s passing. He was a regular at the Goldland playing snooker with his close friend John and rest of the guys. He will be missed and my condolences go out to his entire family and all his friends.
- Erin Robazza, on
February 9, 2023
So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your families.
- Robin and Robin Marshall, on
February 9, 2023
Dan and I were friends for over 40 years. We had many laughs on the water and in Matachewan. He will be deeply missed and hope the wonderful memories will provide comfort during this sad time.
- Ronny Wilson and Donna Crema, on
February 9, 2023
My deepest condolences go out to all who knew Dan. He was a very caring person and his thirst for knowledge was unquenchable. I remember a time I the 90s he was way ahead of everyone when it came to computers and technology. Rest easy Dan and say hello to Don for us. I know you two will be playing pool and having some laughs.
- Mark jones and family, on
February 10, 2023
My condolences to all of Dan's family and loved ones. He has been a solid fixture in my life since I was a teen and a good friend to my late father over the years. We took massage therapy classes together, worked together at my dads store where he taught me much about computers (when DOS was an operating system lol). We babysat Chum his lovely dog and enjoyed dinners and visits at each others homes over the years. Ill never forget him bring me dried up "beaver nuts" to help me get over a cold (lol!) and sharing info on the latest "tinctures" for healthy living. I will miss his sly jokes, his carefree ways and neverending search for knowledge in all things nature. He will truly be missed.
- Terri Sampson, on
February 10, 2023
Our sincere condolences to his children and many friends. He will be remembered for his amazing instant pot dinners, computer troubleshooting skills and many non-traditional, alternative medicine suggestions and advice on tackling common health concerns.
Robert Burns
An honest man here lies at rest,
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age, and guide of youth:
Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd,
Few heads with knowledge so inform'd;
If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.
- Irena Filteau, on
February 11, 2023
I wish to express my condolences to the family.
- Ken Parkes, on
February 15, 2023
Your friendship over the years was so very much appreciated Dan and I have only this minute on
May 18,23 come to learn of your passing. A young friend of my son Andrew, who you came to know, has had a heart attack at age 36 and I immediately thought of you, wanting some sage advice from one who was experienced in these matters. So sorry to have lost you my friend! A bientot!
- Sharon Wright, on
May 18, 2023
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