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PRESZCATOR: Danny Lavern of Toronto, formerly of Exeter

March 29, 2018 By Haskett Funeral Homes 43 Condolences

PRESZCATOR: Danny Lavern of Toronto, formerly of Exeter

1961-2018

Dan passed away peacefully following a valiant struggle against an auto immune disorder at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto on Thursday, March 29, 2018 in his 57th year. Dan was predeceased by his parents Harold and Alma Preszcator. Loved younger brother of Penny Preszcator of London, and Randy and Brenda Preszcator of St. Mary’s. Proud uncle of Jeff and Kristine Preszcator and family of Vienna, Joel Preszcator of Vancouver, B.C., and Rebecca and David Maidment and family of London. Dan’s greatest passion was music, he was a member of the group UIC.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William St, Exeter for visitation on Monday, April 2nd from 2-4 PM. Cremation with interment, Exeter Cemetery at a later date.

Donations to St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation-Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit.

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  1. George & Helen Pratt

    April 9, 2018 at 3:24 PM

    Randy & Penny So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing…. Far too young.. Rest in Peace Dan…

  2. Scott

    April 5, 2018 at 1:10 AM

    To the entire Preszcator family.

    Our deepest condolences to all of you on your loss.
    I played with Dan in UIC and laced up the skates with Dan, both on many occasions.
    So proud to call Hack a friend of mine, who I will never forget.
    He will be missed by too many to count.

    Sincerely,
    Theresa, Airial & Scott Clatney

  3. Judy Collins (Estey)

    April 3, 2018 at 11:06 AM

    Penny and family,
    So sorry to hear of your brother Danny’s passing. Although I did not know him well, it appears by the many condolences he has touched many with his music and kind heart. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  4. Jim & Paulette Parsons

    April 2, 2018 at 8:28 PM

    Thinking of you penny and family. Sorry to here of Danny’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time.

  5. Lynne Dobson

    April 2, 2018 at 3:22 PM

    My condolences to all of Dan’s family and friends. Thinking of you all.

  6. Sandra & Larry Hern

    April 2, 2018 at 1:48 PM

    Dear Penny, Randy and Brenda and Family,

    We were so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear brother Dan. We extend our sincere sympathy to you all at this very sad time. He was taken too soon at such a young age. May happy memories eventually replace the heartache you are feeling today.

  7. Jacqui(Coughlin)& Charlie Regier

    April 1, 2018 at 9:54 PM

    Dear Penny, Randy and family, I was shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved brother Danny , he will be missed by those who knew and loved him, and I know there will be many, you are in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time , hold tight to your memories, with Sympathy, Jacqui (Coughlin) & Charlie Regier

  8. John Ducharme

    April 1, 2018 at 9:43 PM

    I knew Danny since we were kids and even deliver paper to his mom and dad for years. Danny had such a sense of humour, we use to go to Morrison damn, and have fun swimming and partying with all the crew from that time. Deepest sadness for Dan’s family Dan will be playing his heart out up above…

  9. Fraser Boyle

    April 1, 2018 at 1:04 PM

    Please accept my deepest and sincere sympathies Penny. The times I spent with Dan were wonderful to say the least. He gave rock the roll to UIC

    Fraser Boyle

  10. Antonietta Fletcher

    April 1, 2018 at 11:41 AM

    Penny, as I was thinking of you this morning I had a flashback to going to watch your brother’s band play in a bar. I have so many fond memories of you and your family. I will be forever grateful for their kindness when we graduated from Fanshawe. So sorry for your loss.

  11. craig sylvester

    April 1, 2018 at 11:04 AM

    I played with Danny as a child and have never forgotten him. He left a very big impression on me. Even as youngster Danny had big dreams he shared with me while sitting in the stands at the old fairgrounds. He wanted to always live life to the fullest. My heart cries today for the free spirit he was.

  12. Willemina Sennema

    April 1, 2018 at 9:10 AM

    Penny, my heartfelt condolences to you and to your family with the death of your brother. The world tilts a little with such a loss. I wish you all love and strength in the days ahead.

  13. Leon Jensen

    March 31, 2018 at 11:40 PM

    Penny, Randy, Brenda, and Family,

    Hard to find words for such a sudden unexpected loss. We’ve had some great times with Bud, Alma and Dan. They all hold a special place in our hearts.

    Bud used to book the back nine at Exeter Golf course on Sundays for us. First players on the course in the morning. Just the 2 of us looking for our lost golf balls.
    We use to golf around Toronto as well and sometimes went fishing on the Island and Penguin Lake. I like to think he’s fishing and golfing with Bud during the days and jamming with all the great Rock Stars in the evenings and smiling from ear to ear.

    I’m going to miss you Brother,

    Leon

  14. Nicole Willert

    March 31, 2018 at 8:39 PM

    Penny,
    I am so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Thinking of you and your family during this sad time.

  15. Jim Chapman

    March 31, 2018 at 6:36 PM

    To the Preszcator family
    During my years as principal of Exeter P.S. I had the good fortune to interact with a large number of pupils that I refer to as “my Kids ” – Dan was one of them – my sympathy to the family.

  16. Margaret Brintnell

    March 31, 2018 at 2:34 PM

    Penny & All Your Family
    My sincere sympathy to all of you at this very sad & difficult time. All of you will have great memories to share.

    Margaret Brintnell

  17. Ken and Shirley (He wood ) Simpson

    March 31, 2018 at 11:11 AM

    Penny Randy and Brenda… My deepest sympathy on loss of your brother Dan. It has been awhile since I seen Dan.I rememberDan and my brother Murray were great buddies in their childhood,and remained good friends.What I remember about Dan he was a likeable guy with a big smile. God bless all.. Cherish every memory.

    Shirley

  18. Bruce & Lynn Waddell

    March 31, 2018 at 7:33 AM

    Randy
    Sending condolences to you, Brenda and the Preszcator Family.
    Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

    Bruce & Lynn Waddell

  19. Murray Heywood

    March 30, 2018 at 7:24 PM

    Randy & Brenda , Penny, Jeff, Joel and Becky (I will call you Becky because that is how your uncle Dan referred to you). I am utterly heartbroken about losing Danny. My deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you. Dan and I go back almost as far as my memories can take me. We started playing hockey together when we were 8 or 9 years old and were friends from that point forward. Can’t tell you how many miles I traveled in Buds big green car with Danny at the wheel before I even had my drivers licence. The amount of times I was at your mom and dads and how they always treated me like family will never be forgotten. I absolutely loved your parents. I cannot separate Dan from my youth as they are synonymous. He was my rythym brother, my beat brother we literally played thousands of songs together on stages from Ontario to BC and traveled thousands upon thousands of miles together. When we were playing together we were joined at the hip. I lost a bit of myself with Dan’s passing, that cannot be replaced. He was there every time, to my right, from my drum kit, always there……. for all those years. You can all rest assured that you meant the world to Dan. Penny he loved you deeply, I know that without question. Randy you were his hero, I hope you know that!! Those are things that I know, from spending so much time with Dan , but knowing Dan, he may not have shared with you. I pray for peace and healing for the entire family through this.

    God Bless

    Murray, Dena, Tyler, Dillon and Jesse Heywood

  20. Jim/Yvonne Barnetson

    March 30, 2018 at 1:53 PM

    Thoughts and prayers go out to you Penny and family from Yvonne (Fisher) Barnetson.

  21. Dan Heywood

    March 30, 2018 at 11:59 AM

    To the Preszcator family. Very sad to hear of Danny’s passing. He was a great guy that is gone far too soon. I hope that all of the warm memories you have as a family help to ease your sadness at this time. Hack will be missed by so many people! Peace!

  22. Dave and Karen (McArthur)

    March 30, 2018 at 11:10 AM

    Condolences to Penny and the family, my sincere sympathy

  23. Dan

    March 30, 2018 at 10:53 AM

    So sorry to learn of your loss , was a friend of Dan’s since high school and loved watching U I C preform live

  24. Andrew Boers & (All at the Kitchen Table)

    March 30, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    On behalf of the Owners and staff of the Kitchen Table we extend out deepest condolences to the Preszcator family
    for the loss of Dan Preszcator. Fondly remembered as good man, intelligent man, with a great sense of humor and a gift and love for music. Dan will be missed by all at the Kitchen Table. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family at this difficult time…

    God Bless,

    Andrew Boers and friends at the Kitchen Table.

  25. Kari Hearn

    March 30, 2018 at 8:45 AM

    To the Preszcator family I send you our deepest condolences on the passing od Dan . I knew Dan while growing up in Exeter and throughout high school . His love for music was entertaining and the entire UIC band was a moment it time that I will never forget. Taken too young he will always be in our memory RIP Dan

  26. Ralph,Heather Wells

    March 30, 2018 at 8:18 AM

    Sorry to hear of Dan’s passing, many great hockey memories , thoughts and prayers are with you st this difficult time

  27. Ron and Glenda Lindenfield

    March 30, 2018 at 6:17 AM

    Penny, Randy and Brenda & Family

    We are so sorry to hear this sad news, our sincere condolences

    Ron and Glenda Lindenfield

  28. Wynn

    March 30, 2018 at 6:11 AM

    We had some great times growing up and talking music, and watching Bands RIP Dan

  29. Don Kirk

    March 30, 2018 at 5:15 AM

    Penny, Bud and family:
    I don’t know what to say. This is a real shock. Dan was such a great guy. he will truly be missed. All of the memories that come back from when we were growing up. My heart is truly broken for your loss.

    Don Kirk

  30. Joe and Marlene French

    March 29, 2018 at 9:39 PM

    Dear Randy and Brenda and family: We are sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Randy. Please accept our condolences. Thinking of you at this time. – Hugs. Marlene & Joe

  31. Jim Oesch

    March 29, 2018 at 9:29 PM

    To Dan’s family and friends

    You were ,and are a great bud ,when we bumped into each other ,a high 5 or hug . Will miss you Dan ! Be at peace ????????????

  32. Don and Joan Heywood

    March 29, 2018 at 8:49 PM

    Penny, Randy, Brenda and family:
    So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one. Hold on to the great memories. Lots of hugs Don and Joan Heywood

  33. Steven Dettmer

    March 29, 2018 at 7:55 PM

    Sorry for your loss. Will be thinking of you.

  34. Fat Freddy

    March 29, 2018 at 7:03 PM

    What the??!! I had no idea he wasn’t well. This is such terrible news I am literally shakin by it. I’m so sorry for his family’s heartbreak. Although we were not the best of friends I had a ton of respect for Danny. We shared a stage and his amp once and he firmly yet respectfully informed me it was proper to ask permission for such things. I was a newbie and have never forgotten that lesson. He will be missed by so many people who enjoyed the music as well. Many condolences to all.

    R.I.P. Hack. Thanks for the memories.

  35. Steve Turner

    March 29, 2018 at 6:40 PM

    When I heard, all the great memories of Dan when we lived on Grenadier came flooding back. I’ll miss you, friend. Have a good Spirit journey, Dan.

  36. Paul and Sue Robinson

    March 29, 2018 at 6:39 PM

    Randy ands Brenda and The Preszcator Family. So very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. May the memories outweigh your sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and Sue Robinson

  37. Paul and Sue Robinson

    March 29, 2018 at 6:38 PM

    Randy and Brenda and the Preszcator Family. So very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. May memories outweigh the sadness in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and Sue Robinson.

  38. Kim coleman

    March 29, 2018 at 6:32 PM

    Much love to the family. So sorry for your loss.
    Danny is an wonderful man to know.
    ????

  39. Karen Parsons Rupert

    March 29, 2018 at 6:10 PM

    Dear Penny, Randy Brenda & families Very sad to hear of Danny’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your memories bring you all peace and smiles as time passes. Hugs to you all!

  40. Brenda Noakes McCormick

    March 29, 2018 at 5:59 PM

    My deepest condolences to you and your family in your loss.

  41. Marg Williamson {Inson}

    March 29, 2018 at 5:56 PM

    Dear Penny ,Randy & Brenda,

    So sorry for your loss. Please except our condolences. We were neighbours for many years with Alma & Bud when they lived at William & Carling St. in Exeter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Sincerely Inson / Williamson families.

  42. Ken Mikalauskas

    March 29, 2018 at 4:58 PM

    My deepest condolences to the Preszcator family. I played in The Chickens & UIC band with Danny and we shared many good memories together. I remember our talks in the car on the way to shows in London – Dan was a sweet man. He was a kind gentle-hearted man who loved his animals. I remember him cutting up one of those plastic beer can 6-pack holders because he couldn’t bear the idea of some bird being strangled by it. We will all miss him very much, but he is well remembered in the various music projects he was involved in. RIP Hack!

  43. Chris Parsons

    March 29, 2018 at 4:40 PM

    Penny, Bud and Family

    The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind. Let your memories fill your mind, warm your heart and lead you through this difficult time.

    With love and our deepest sympathy as we remember Danny ???? ❤️ ????

    Your forever friends,
    Peter Moore & Chris Parsons

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