1934 - 2024
Visitation
March 13, 20244-7 P.M.
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford
Funeral
March 14, 20249 A.M.
St. John the Evangelist Church, 115 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford
Daniel P Regan, 89, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away in Tucson, Arizona after a brief period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A (Brosnan) Regan, with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2005.
Dan was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 2, 1934, the son of the late Daniel and Helen (Manning) Regan. He grew up in the Acre, was a graduate of Keith Academy and then Northeastern University.
Following his discharge from the US Army in 1959, he worked for B&M Railroad in freight transportation. He then transitioned to working in wholesale sugar sales, initially at Revere Sugar and then Domino Sugar, until his retirement in 2004. Throughout his career, his business included relationships with well-known companies such as HP Hood, Yum Yum Shops, Hendrie’s Ice Cream, Ben & Jerry’s, Nestlé, and Nabisco.
As a devout Catholic, Dan was a longtime communicant of St. John the Evangelist Parish, and an avid supporter of organizations helping people in need. He enjoyed spending considerable time with his grandchildren and friends, as well as staying connected with family in Ireland.
Surviving him are his sons Daniel Regan, Jr, of Lowell; James Regan and his wife Amy, of Cape Neddick, ME; and a daughter Maria and her husband Norman Robillard, of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren: Stephanie Regan, Brian Regan and his wife Katie, and Genevieve and Regan Robillard; a sister Eleanor Ryan, and sister-in-law Teresa Brosnan; also many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he is pre-deceased by a sister-in-law, Genevieve Brosnan, brothers-in-law, James Brosnan and James Ryan, and nephew, Robert Ryan.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Visiting hours Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 4-7 p.m.at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA. Funeral Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 9 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, N. Chelmsford. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. Memorials in Dan’s memory may be sent to his name to Seven Hills Foundation, Attn: Kate Myshrall, 81 Hope Ave, Worcester, MA 01603, www.sevenhills.org. or to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. John the Evangelist, 115 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford, MA 01863.
ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.
Adrienne Volpe
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dan. He was an absolute gentleman and I feel grateful to have known him and called him a friend. My sincere condolences to Maria and the entire Regan family. May Dan rest in peace. With love from Adrienne Volpe
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Brian O’Malley
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Dan was always a true friend and a dedicated professional. We worked together at Domino Sugar and he was so admired by all that crossed his path. I will never forget this gentle and compassionate man. 🙏🙏
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Joe Irwin
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Since condolences to Maria and family on the passing of Dan. Rest in peace
Joe Irwin and Family, Galway, Ireland
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John Collins
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My sincerest sympathies to Maria, Dan, Jimmy and all the Regan family on the sad passing of Dan. May he rest in peace.
John Collins, West Cork, Ireland.
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Dermot Lavelle
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Sincere condolences to Maria and all the Regan family. So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Dermot Lavelle, Cork, Ireland.
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Steve & Gloria Eddleston
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Our sincere condolences to Jim and family on your very sad loss. Our hearts are with you.
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James V. Roy
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My sincerest condolences to my freind Dan, his siblings and their families for the passing of his father. You are all in my thoughts.
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Teri Simmons
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Dan was a beautiful example of being God’s eyes, ears, hands and heart here on earth in the way he treated his family, friends, neighbors and strangers. HIs faith was steadfast and he stood on his foundation. I pray for peace and comfort for the entire Regan and Robillard families as you all celebrate Dan;s life. Thank you for the blessing of getting to know him. Love, Teri Simmons
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Bryan Regan
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Sincere sympathy to Dan Jr and Maria and the extended Regan family on the sad loss of your dad and grandad. May be rest in peace.
Joe & Bryan Regan,
Ballydehob,
Co. Cork,
Ireland
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Leon & Lorraine Whelton, Toormore, Goleen, Co.Cork. Ireland
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Sincere sympathies to Dan Jr, Maria and family and the extended Regan families on the sad passing of your dad and grandad. May he rest in peace.
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Peg O’Regan
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Sincere sympathy to Maria, Dan, Jimmy and all the Regan family on the sad passing of Dan. May he rest in peace.
Peg O’Regan & Family
Schull, Co.Cork, Ireland
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Rebecca Brown
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Sincere thoughts of sympathy for the loss of a wonderful man to Dan, Jr. and the rest of the family. May his memory be eternal.
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Bill Irwin
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So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing we had a lot in common. One of my brothers was buried from this same funeral home.
Dan and I both graduated from Keith Academy and Northeastern Univ. He was a first class Irishman. We both worked at Domino Sugar together. I remember him as a big Chelmsford High School football fan.
Bill Irwin Dunmore East
County Waterford.
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Gail and Richard Giallongo
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Dan was a business associate and then quickly became a great friend of many years. We always would get together as often as possible and then when he went to Arizona, we continued by telephone. Dan was the epitome of a Christian life caring about all his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Our sympathies to his family who he loved so much.
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