Obituary of Daniel John "Dan" deWaal

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dan deWaal on November 22, 2019 at the age of 49, after a 19 year battle with ALS. The most loving father of Bryce and Brady and husband of Tracy. Cherished son of Diane deWaal (late John deWaal) and brother of Monique Ford. Much loved son-in-law of John and Marlene Racine and adored brother-in-law of Kelly Paquette and Tim Ford. Dan will be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews; Brett, Drew and Kidan Paquette, Dylan and Caitlin Ford. He will also be sadly missed by Carlie Duffy and Jaiden Stiles and dear friends Jimmy Wright and Deb Higginbottom. Dan was a father first and foremost. His profound will to live has been fueled solely by his love for his boys. Dan's only goal in life was to see them grow up and amazingly, he defeated all odds and was able to do just that. Dan's absolute favorite thing to do was watch his boys play sports. He spent the majority of his time at the rinks watching hockey, the diamonds watching baseball and the courts watching volleyball, always with a huge smile on his face because there was truly no other place he would have rather been. Dan loved to socialize and his sense of humor is what made him loved by everyone that knew him. He was an amazing inspiration to many and will not be forgotten. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Dan's love of sports, a celebration of life open house will take place at the Libro Recreation Centre, 3295 Meloche Rd, Amherstburg, ON on Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Please dress casual, all are welcome! In lieu of flowers, donations to the education funds for Bryce and Brady (Bank of Montreal, Amherstburg), as well as the ALS Society of Windsor Essex County would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE CREMATION CENTRE (519-254-2585). Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca.