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Posted on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 : 12:22 p.m.

Jeff Daniels thanks community for grace, kindness after death of father, Bob Daniels

By Letters to the Editor

On behalf of the family of Bob Daniels, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the outpouring of sympathy, condolences, and love from those who came forward after Dad’s passing.

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Bob Daniels

We also thank those who have kept him in your thoughts and prayers. As we begin to heal, we thank all of you for respecting our privacy.

In the early hours and days, the grace, generosity, and kindness of Alan Cole, Senior Pastor Joy Barrett, Rev. Tom Macaulay, Max Plank, Kyle Webber, and Craig Common carried us through this difficult time.

We know Dad touched the lives of countless people. As Mom said, “People were his life.”

As we move forward, the family extends an open invitation to a Memorial Service in Dad’s honor on Sunday, Oct. 7th, 2 p.m, at the Chelsea High School Auditorium. Then and there, we can all celebrate a great man who lived his life as life was meant to be lived.

Jeff Daniels, Chelsea

Comments

Kai Petainen

Thu, Sep 13, 2012 : 5:11 a.m.

your family is in my prayers and thoughts...

ArthGuinness

Wed, Sep 12, 2012 : 2 a.m.

I hadn't heard this news. The whole Daniels family seem to be first-rate citizens, though, so I am very sorry for their loss.

julieswhimsies

Wed, Sep 12, 2012 : 12:59 a.m.

Mr. Daniels was such a kind and gracious man. This is such bad news. Blessings to you, Jeff, and family and friends.

aareader

Tue, Sep 11, 2012 : 9:45 p.m.

Sad to read this. Bob was a great man and businessman. His company provided the materials to build our house in the early 80's. He was very helpful when we had building questions.

T Skittenhelm

Tue, Sep 11, 2012 : 5:10 p.m.

Mr. Daniels was Gentleman and a Scholar! Because of his kindness and vison he made Chelsea a wonderful place to live and raise my family. God Bless