Waszak, Daniel “Dan”

Daniel was the husband of (Thomas) Caleb MacKinnon for 28 years.
He is survived by his siblings: Margaret O’Neil (Richard), Dr Stephen Waszak, and Jean Davidson, and several nieces and nephews he adored. Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Jean (n. Herbert) Waszak, his siblings Charles Joseph II (1938), Carol Ann Dulske (1997) (John (2019)), Charles Joseph III (1947), Sarah Jean (1947), and brother-in-law Michael Davidson (2024), sister-in-law Jan Waszak (2026).
Also survived by Cal’s family including his daughter Kristen Murphy and her husband Joey, and their children Buck, (Emma) Anthony and RJ. Cal’s siblings: Lynda, Doug and Bob MacKinnon and by many chosen nieces and nephews who kept him young. Predeceased by Cal’s parents William and Ellen MacKinnon, and his siblings Margaret, Chuck and Bill
Dan lived his life full of passion and kindness. He truly believed he only needed 3 things to be happy in life; his gym, his dog Reading and his Cal.
Danny loved his family from the house on Oakman Blvd. to the family home in Troy and all the history in Yale. Danny lived by the family motto “I’m going to make you happy whether you like it or not” and all his memories brought a smile to his face.
He spent more than 40 years as a criminal defence attorney, dedicating his life to the pursuit of justice for all his clients. While he worked in many Macomb and Wayne County courts his heart was with his Detroit 36th district court family.
Dan enjoyed his adventures. Many road trips across Canada and the USA and countless trips abroad brought him great joy and excitement. Together with Cal he saw numerous concerts and theatre presentations making joyous memories at each.
Cremation has taken place.
A Service of Remembrance for Daniel, conducted by Rev. Adam Kilner, will take place at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors 2600 Crooks Rd. Troy, on Friday July 10th with visitation from 10-11am and service at 11am.
Service may be viewed online for those who are unable to join at: https://app.attend.live/viewer/event?idEvent=lYMOg
A Celebration of Daniel’s Life, facilitated by his friend and officiant Wendy Starr will be held Friday July 10 at the Kiwanis Pavilion in Canatara Park, Sarnia, gathering starting at 3pm and a service at 4pm.
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Daniel’s Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com.
In lieu of flowers remembrances in Daniel's name may be made to the Canadian Food Grains Bank, or the Trevor Project.

Canadian Food Grains Bank
https://foodgrainsbank.ca/donate

The Trevor Project
https://give.thetrevorproject.org/campaign/797408/donate?c_src=UCGOF260720100&c_src2=dt-20260601-FY26-Pride-HaloWeek-web-header-footer-*%7CCAMPAIGN_UID%7C*&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_source=websitebutton1&utm_campaign=pride&_ga=2.112552644.1568907099.1783016038-487186073.1783016038

Service may be viewed online for those who are unable to join at:
https://app.attend.live/viewer/event?idEvent=lYMOg