Daniel Scott Thornton passed away at his home on November 10th, 2018 at the age of 51. Dan will be forever remembered by his son Timothy, mother Judy (Juan LIzardi), and his sisters Betsy (Jamie Fusek) and Jennifer (Mark Galisatus). He will also be fondly remembered by his Nephew and Niece Brad and Zoe (Galisatus), Cousin Trevor and close friend Michael Brown, as well as his numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Dan was predeceased by his father Brad in 2008.

Dan was born in Northampton Ma. on March 16th, 1967. He grew up in Pelham Ma. and attended nearby Amherst High School. He spent most of his adult life in Massachusetts and the New England area. Dan was a devoted father who loved his son deeply. A Blue collar Renaissance man, excellent in many trades, including Roofing, Blacksmithing, and Construction. Along the way, he built custom homes in Nantucket, Apartments in California and repaired hurricane ravaged houses in Florida. Dan was currently employed at Progressive Rail Services in Palmer.

He was a walking Encyclopedia with an endless passion for learning and educating himself. A true searcher. Dan was genuine, with a magnetic personality. He loved people and had many friends from all walks of life.

Dan will be lovingly remembered for his beautiful sense of humor, his generosity, the twinkle in his eyes and his heart that was as big as his giant hands. Dan will be forever in our hearts.

Services will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.