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Danny Michael Danyluk

October 30, 2024

Our much-loved Dan passed away in London, Ontario on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Dan was the husband of Jann, with whom he spent 42 amazing and magical years. Dan was the proud father of Kayelle who he adored beyond measure, alongside son-in-law Oliver, who truly became part of the family. He was predeceased by parents Doris Marguerite and Michael Danyluk; and his beloved animals Butchie, Aretha and Flower.

Dan lived his life to the fullest and filled every day with positivity. He was passionate about his work and making a difference in others’ lives. He was a leader at Junior Achievement in Windsor, Toronto, and London where he built many life-long friendships. Dan co-owned Crawford & Danyluk Insurance Brokers with close friends Patty Crawford and Gary Goyeau; through their partnership and working alongside the C&D team, the business has gone from strength to strength. Dan spent several years volunteering for the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario before becoming the CEO of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada.

Naturally curious, he and Jann travelled the world. Dan always took on new experiences with an open mind and good humour.

The family would like to thank Dr. Hamid Mithoowani and team for the incredible support from the Verspeeten Cancer Centre. The Parkwood Palliative Care Unit is staffed by angels. Anyone reading this will be aware of the toll cancer takes and its unfairness. Our hearts go out to you and yours if you have or are experiencing this dreadful disease.

For those who would like to join us in a celebration of Dan’s life, a reception will be held at the Riverbend Golf Community Clubhouse, 1200 Sandy Somerville Drive, London from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

If you wish to make a donation in memory of Dan, please consider the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre (https://lhsf.ca/campaign/cancer-care).

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Many fond memories of my time at IBAC working with Dan. I was privileged to call him a friend and mentor.

~ Ken Myers

I was shocked about Dan's passing. He was a true gentleman and a pleasure to deal with. I always enjoyed our conversations. Dan was one of the kindest people I knew. The world needs more people like Dan.

~ Tony Sinko-Mcfarlan Rowlands Insurance brokers

I was very very shocked to hear of Dan`s passing. To Jan and family my condolences. The many friends I made back in Windsor and the relationships that grew over the years , he was one of them. There were times when the gang was never to far from each other to lend a hand or have a positive word to say. The memories will always be with me and the laughs from days gone by. R.I.P. Dan

~ Don Szymanski

So sorry for your tremendous loss Jann…. praying for you and your family at this time.

~ Teresa Moore

A donation has been made to Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre. Message from the donator: Sending you our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Dan. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

~ Lindsy Coll

Very sorry to hear of Dan’s passing and please accept my deepest condolences. Junior Achievement was a life-changing experience when I needed it most during my turbulent teen years. Many of my closest friends came through the JA program and I’m grateful for his wonderful leadership. On behalf of some Achievers, thank you Dan.

~ Rob Fawcett

A donation has been made to Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre. Message from the donator: Our deepest condolences from the Crawford Family. Sorry we could not be there for the Celebration of a spectacular individual. He played a big part in Patty's and our lives. Our thoughts are with you. Love the Crawford's

~ Richard Crawford

Danny &I grew up going on vacations, with my Mom & Dad. Went to Florida a number of times, the Carolinas, with his parents and mine. Had many great times together. It was because of him, I got involved in Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan. I was on staff for 10 years. Would talk to him about the programs. Danny was like my big brother. Always had fun, going to movies, Duck pin bowling, the time he bought me "my own set of uniblocks". I will always cherish those memories.

~ Tim & Sherry Emery

A donation has been made to Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre. Message from the donator: You are in our thoughts.

~ Janice and Bill Peckitt

On behalf of all the insurance brokers of Ontario, we share in the grief of Dan's passing. But today, we also share gratitude. Gratitude for the love and energy Dan gave back to the broker profession, both as President of IBAO and CEO of IBAC. How grateful we are that our career orbits intersected with his.

~ Insurance Brokers Association ON (IBAO

A donation has been made to Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre. Message from the donator: On Behalf of the St. Thomas Elgin Insurance Brokers Association, Dan will be missed.

~ Matt Sharpe

Dan was a good mentor for me while I was a member of the Executive team at the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada. He was a true champion of brokers in Canada and the broker channel. He always made me feel welcome and valued my input. Thank you, Dan. My sincerest condolences to Jann.

~ Fraser Lyle

Dan’s personal touch and friendship has been truly been a blessing. R.I.P. Dan💗 Always in my prayers.

~ Madelyn Stannard

A donation has been made to Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre. Message from the donator: Hello My name is Bojan Pikula and I am one of the Business Development Manager's at Echelon Insurance.  On behalf of Echelon and myself we are very sorry to hear about the passing of Danny Michael Danyluk, and please accept our condolences. Thank you Bojan Pikula Echelon Insurance

~ Bojan Pikula

Dear Jann and family: We do not know each other but we do have something in common, and that is dealing with a loved one with cancer. Both my husband and I have been dealing with cancer, this

~ Sheila Peltier


Firstly, I am so sorry to hear about Danny's passing. I send my sincere condolences to his family. Danny and I were best friends during our public and high school years. He lived on Francios Crt. while I lived on Arthur Rd across from Ada C. Richards school. I used to cut his parent's lawn, as a part time job. While attending Herman high school, we both got involved with Junior Achievement. Danny more so than I. We usually walked home together from school and we would check to see what my Mum was baking. Danny was especially fond of her Cream puffs. We hung out together and enjoyed each other's company. Danny's parents both worked, so we usually went to his house. I am sorry that we never connected again after we left high school. I went right to work as an Electrical apprentice, Electrician and finished 31 years with General Motors as a Controls Engineer. It looks like Danny took a different path into the business world. I hope he had a happy and full life. I hope that his family realizes that he was a kind and great friend. I am sure that he will be missed by all who knew Him.

~ Bob Patrick, Windsor

I was so sorry to read about Dan's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting him in the late 1990's at the tanning salon I worked at and he was an absolute pleasure to speak to and a join to be around. You were not kidding when you said he spread positivity. He was always so soft spoken and loved the insurance industry and all the customers he could help. I now work in the industry and I think of him often when conducting my own insurance business. He was a true legend in an industry where customer service is paramount when helping people through some of the worst days of their lives. Blessings and condolences to Dan's family. He will be missed by everyone to whom he interacted with.

~ Gillian Dronyk

Dear Jann and family, Thinking of Dan brings to mind kindness, a genuine interest in the well-being of others and cars. So very sorry for your great loss. And thank you for your trust in me those many years ago. Carmen Jones

~ Carmen JONES

Great friend, Dan will be missed by many.

~ Gaelen Fisher

Jann - my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Danny. I know the memories of your life with Danny will keep him alive in your heart. You are in my thoughts. I have some lovely memories of your time with us in Book Club. I miss you. Katie.

~ Katie Travers - Book Club

Jann, Kayelle and Oliver - we are so sorry for the loss of your dear Dan. We were so lucky to have you as neighbours for so many years. After we moved, it was like no time had passed whenever we ran into Dan. What a truly wonderful man. Please know our thoughts are with you.

~ Sheila and Dave LeClair

Jan and family please accept our sincere condolences on Dan’s passing. Dan was a great man and friend. We had many special years together at IBAC. He will be missed.

~ Bob and Theresa Kimball

Jann, Kayelle and husband so sorry to hear of Dans passing. Always enjoyed the chats with you and Dan whenever you would bring the cars up to Roberts storage facilities. Remember the happy and good times and remember your not alone. Take care.

~ George Watson

Jann, Kayelle and Ollie, My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved husband and dad. May your memories of him give you peace and comfort in the days head. Thinking of you. Wendy

~ Wendy Anderson

Danny was in our wedding party 54 years ago and he has remained the same lovable guy that he was as a teenager. A positive, fun and kind gentleman. A much-loved friend indeed.

~ Gretchen Rock

It is hard to express what Dan Danyluk meant to me as a 14-year-old. I was a really shy, naive kid attending Junior Achievement in Windsor, and of all people, Dan chose me to go to a Junior Achievement conference in Indiana. I was the ONLY Canadian. I had never been on a plane. And while there, I had to meet a ton of people, speak on stage, do TV interviews. And that really helped me develop some confidence. I never hesitated to thank Dan. He saw something in me that I didn't see in myself. I'll never forget his goodness. But I also remember having lunch with Dan one afternoon. It may have been to discuss my trip to Indiana. His place on Laurendeau had floors that were slanted, making eating a bowl of soup a bit of an adventure. In one room, Dan had hundreds(?) of 'Love Lamps,' a product that one Junior Achievement company would sell every year for decades, it seemed. He was caring and funny and without pretense, the same way he was through his life. I last saw Dan three years ago at Cam Gardiner's funeral -- two people who loom large in my life -- and Dan and I were in touch a few times afterwards. He was very important to me as a teenager at Junior Achievement, and as I promised Jann, I will forever keep Dan in my heart. . kevin shea

~ Kevin Shea

I never met Dan, my dad's Tim's cousin. But, I heard many stories of their travel's and trips in their younger years. My dad was proud of Dan and shared his accomplishments with me through the years. I did spend many Christmas's with his parents in Florida as a child, and those visits were always fun.

~ Chuck and Laura (Emery) Marsh

Services for Danny Michael Danyluk

Celebration of Life will be held at:
Riverbend Golf Community Clubhouse
1200 Sandy Somerville Drive,
London, Ontario

November 9, 2024 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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