In loving memory of Daniel James Lynn who sadly passed away on 15th March 2017. Dan did not have the best start in life. An accident in early childhood led to epilepsy which stayed with him throughout his life. He was born in Portadown (County Armagh, Northern Ireland) and his parents separated when he was very young. He was sent to live with relatives which sadly led to various forms of mental and physical abuse. As a result he took a brave decision to move away from his country of birth at the age of 17. It proved to be a good decision but part of him never left his country of birth.
Many people who subsequently met him often expressed surprise that such a generous, forgiving, kind-hearted and loving adult could emerge from such an appalling start. But he was quite simply one of those people that made people warm to him very quickly. Dan worked extensively in the catering industry and demonstrated great skills in customer service. He had been a chef, a waiter and bar manager. He developed a very good knowledge of wines. He had an ambition to become a sommelier but sadly was not given enough time for this to happen.
Indeed, he was a bar manager when I first met him in September 2001. I did not know then that our relationship would last right up until his untimely death in 2017. It turned out to be the longest and most important relationship of my life. Indeed I was very surprised when I realised that a quarter of my own life had been blessed by my all too brief time living with Dan as my partner. The time really had seemed to pass quickly and we were due to enter into a civil partnership which made his shocking and untimely death even more poignant for me.
He managed to cross all barriers with apparent ease in communicating with other people. I remember one occasion on which I had taken him along to an event at my old University. Within the space of 30 minutes he had struck up an easy conversation with one of the remaining founders of the college. They began to talk like old friends without any apparent effort. Few people possess such communications skills in my own experience.
He developed numerous friends and although it might be considered a cliche, it would be very difficult to find anyone who would or could say anything bad about him. I loved him at first sight and my own life will be altered for ever as a result. I can only be grateful for the chance to spend time with such a selfless and warm soul. Rest in eternal peace my darling Dan as I know you will.
Paul Adams, March 2017
I keep thinking I can hear you outside my house speaking to a complete stranger as usual. You always showed up at any time or day other than the one we agreed on and always started to tell me a story that just ended without reason., and that makes it easier to accept how your life just ended before you had finished it.
We can make up the rest of it as we go along.
Found memories of Danny, will always remember his bright smile and friendly ways. Lots of love from Lisa steve and family
Friends like you come only once in a lifetime,until we meet again I will keep our memories close to my heart
Friends like you only come once in a lifetime until we meet again my friend I will keep our memories close to my heart
R.I.P my friend??..we will never forget you xx
Glad to have met and known you although it was brief.
Good bye my friend,thank you for great memories
with love and condolences
RIP Danny. A real gent.
It's been a long, long time since I saw you Danny - probably a walk home from school up the tunnel. I am so grateful that life redeemed itself for you and that you had so many years of happiness and love with Paul. You deserved them. We only reconnected a couple of years ago due to both living away from home but I'm glad we did. I imagine a happy man, playing tennis, dancing and living life. Fits perfectly with the kind, gentle, smiling boy I knew. God rest you Daniel cxxx
Danny, it's been a long, long time since I saw you - probably on a walk home together up the tunnel from school. I'm so glad you found Paul and had a happy life. It just demonstrates the strength of spirit you had to do that after the start you were given. Always remembered as a kind, gentle, smiling boy. God rest you xx
In memory of my beautiful brother..God bless x o
Proud to have called you my brother, My friend to the very end!! Your light it has gone out now, But my love to you I send!! A hug a kiss I keep them, In my heart, theres a special space!! Until that day I see you In a heavenly peaceful place!! No nite God bless❤x o
Daniel has been away for a long time so unfortunately I can't remember to much about only that he was always in my mums house when we wer growing up ... He was my half brother and due to circumstances sadly we never got to know each other properly ....death is hard whether its a young r old person
R.I.P. DANIEL
Rest in peace my beautiful cousin. I will always have our sweet memories tucked away in my heart. Love you always. R.I.P ?xxxxx
Many memories many laughs can't believe ur gone ...still have my birthday message i will cherish it always .....sleep tight danny xxxx
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