Obituary of Daniel Fraser Bain

BAIN, Daniel F. River John With great sadness we announce the passing of Daniel Fraser Bain on July 26, 2021 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Danny was born on November 3, 1962, son of the late Robert and Muriel Bain of Toney River. He attended West Pictou High school and graduated from Pictou Regional Vocational School where he studied machine shop. Most of his life was spent working in various aspects of the fishing industry. He grew up not far from the Toney River wharf and spent a lot of time there. He is survived by his sisters, Beverly (Gary) Patterson, Sheila (Alex) Grant, Barbie Melnick, Lisa (Keith) Gratto and Janice Smith; step-mom, Shirley Bain; 7 nieces and 6 nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Norman Melnick, Don Smith and former brother-in-law, Justin Odo. A public graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday in the Riverbank Cemetery, Toney Mills. With Rev. Enjei Achah officiating. COVID-19 restrictions will be in effect. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses on the 4th floor of the Aberdeen, Dr. Stephanie Hiebert and her medical team at the Victoria General, and special thanks to Dr. Randy Burrill. Donations in Danny’s memory may be made to the Pictou West Food Bank or a charity of choice. www.mclarenfuneral.ca “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”