Daniel C. Meehan

SHIRLEY: Daniel C. Meehan, 57, of Shirley, passed away in his sleep Thursday, March 16, 2023 while vacationing in Florida. Dan was born in Holbrook, MA on August 7, 1965, a son of the late Frederick and Marjorie (Faulkner) Meehan and has resided in Shirley for over twenty years. Dan was an avid pickleball player and enjoyed being part of the pickleball community. He played in a golf league at Red Tail Golf Course with his closest friends. He donated his time to coaching Ayer-Shirley youth baseball and basketball; not only did he teach the fundamentals of sports but the fundamentals of life and importance of family. Dan enjoyed many hobbies in his backyard workshop including woodworking, acrylic painting, and working on antique cars. Most recently Dan worked as the Director of Axiom Development & Operations at JMT Consulting based in Nashville, TN. Previously he was employed at HMIS, Inc. and Waterfield, Inc. He worked from the home office he shared with his wife for about twenty years. He also served on the Town of Shirley Finance Committee. Above all, Dan was the most loving husband and father there was. His wife was the love of his life and best friend, and he adored her more than anything. Dan was the type of father to always put his children first. To his children he was the biggest beam of light and he meant the world to them. He was so proud of all of his children and unfailingly kind to everyone he met. He leaves his wife of twenty-two years, Rene M. (Nordin) Meehan; two daughters, Kira A. (Meehan) Burns and her husband Alex Burns of Leominster, Tiana A. Meehan and her fiancé Josh Bryan of Framingham; his son, Tyler C. Meehan of Shirley; his brother, Frederick Meehan Jr. of Old Lyme, CT; two sisters, Kathy Hamilton of Ashburnham, and Diane Benson of Plymouth. Dan's family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours at calling hours, Friday March 24, 2023 from 4-7 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Rte. 2A) Ayer. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, March 25, 2023 in the funeral home. Dan will be laid to rest in Westlawn Cemetery, Littleton, MA following the funeral services. To leave an online condolence, please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com.

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Daniel C. Meehan

August 7, 1965 - March 16, 2023