CUSHING, Daniel Robert Joseph. On Friday, December 11, 2015 Dan passed away unexpectedly at his home in Waterloo at the age of 64. Loving and proud father to Trissa (Paul Sadler), Danny and proud grandfather to Aiden Daniel. Dan will be sadly missed by his partner and best friend Cynthia Schock, his sisters Janice Davison (Rodney), Patty Shaw (Gerry), brother in-law Hank Kraus and lots of loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Nancy Kraus, stepfather Gordon Patmore and his parents Daniel and Greta. A Celebration of Dan’s life took place at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, Elora on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m. A private family interment followed at the Elora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation at www.grahamgiddyfh.com or 519.846.5352.