Hurley, Alexis Daniel ("Dannie") – 77, Thomson Station, N.S., passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2013 with his family at his side.  

Born in Maccan, N.S., he was the son of the late Alexis and Amie (Collins) Hurley.

Dannie began his career working for the Canadian National Railway (CNR) when he was 15 years old. He went on to work with Cumberland Paving before spending two years as a crane operator with Westinghouse Electrical in Libya in the early 80s. Upon his return from Africa, Dannie worked at Will-Kare Paving in Truro until his retirement.

Dannie loved the great outdoors and could be found outside whenever he had the chance. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons. Dannie had a great sense of humor and was always quick with a joke or a torment. 

Dannie is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Norma Joyce (Smith) Hurley; daughter Denise (George) Dorn; sons Alan (Clara) and Arnold (Jackie); grandchildren Alana (Tim), Danielle (Dwight), Jonathan (Lyndsey), Dorian, Nora (Andrew), Thane, Catherine and great grandchildren Jackson and Beau; brothers and sisters, Joyce (Ronald) Ripley, Ross Hurley, Irvin (Claudia) Hurley, Linda (Ronald) Boss, and Cathy (Barry) Harroun; mother-in-law Vera (Thompson) Smith and best pal and cousin, Gardner (Bud) Hurley.

Besides his parents, Dannie was predeceased by brothers Gervin, Aubrey, Conrad, sister-in-law Margaret (Meg), and father-in-law, Wilson A. Smith.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to W Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS (902-447-2167) where visitation will take place on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at W Allen Funeral Home at 2 pm with Rev. Gary MacDougall officiating. Committal to follow at the Thomson Cemetery.  

Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Kidney Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association, Bethany United Church or a charity of your choice.

Private condolences and donations may be sent by visiting Dannie's obituary at www.allenfuneralhome.ca.