In memory of

Daniel Gerald Plaum

September 1, 1928 -  October 26, 2019

Daniel G. Plaum, age 91 passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26 2019, at Humber River Hospital.
Dan was Born on Saturday September 1st 1928 in Heerlen, the Netherlands to Peter Joseph Plaum and Maria Jozefina Elisa Handels.
Known to friends as "Danny," Dan loved to chat with people and share his wisdom. Prior to his retirement he enjoyed a long career with CN Rail where he expanded his friendship with many people. Dan loved hunting and to work with wood and loved to be in his garden in his youth. Dan was known as a firm but fair man, always willing to help others and teach what he had learned.
Dan was a hero, teacher, mentor, coach, but his strongest suit was his ability to be a good Husband, Father, and Friend to all that happened to pass in his life. Dan is survived by his wife Ernestine, His brother Toin and sisters Ria and Helene, sons Jerry and wife Rella and William and wife Suzan, stepson Walter and wife Eliza, granddaughters Britney and Kassandra and grandsons Daniel and Xavier, along with many nieces and nephews.

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William Plaum (Son)

Entered October 29, 2019 from Terrebonne Quebec

Gone is the man that tough me to be who I am today. Never give up he always said, failure is part of learning, and learning is part of growing. My Dad was the best father I could have asked for. There will be an empty space in my life now that he is gone, but the space that he filled in my heart will never leave. My dad has always been there for me, for support, guidance, discipline, and most of all love.

Tom Plaum (Granduncle, the oldest brother of my grandfather Sjef Plaum)

Entered October 29, 2019 from Nijmegen, The Netherlands

I had the opportunity to meet Uncle Dan last year, when I visited Canada with my parents and siblings. I always knew that I had a granduncle overseas, but I never thought that I would ever see him in person. The morning that we've met is a morning that I'll never forget. It was a great honour to finally meet a relative and see that he still felt connected with his past and his Dutch roots. It was a special visit, and when we told Dan's brother Sjef about our visit, he was excited to hear some news about his older brother. Last May Sjef also passed away. Both brothers are reunited again, after so many decades spending apart on different continents. I would like to wish my condolances to the family of Dan. My thoughts are with them in these difficult times.

Kassandra Plaum (Granddaughter)

Entered October 30, 2019 from Mirabel, Québec

To one of the most loving grandfather. You will always be remembered Opa.

David Rose (Work mate)

Entered November 4, 2019 from Brampton

Good memories at Mac Yard and Spadina. Saw you last year at our reunion luncheon but knew you would unlikely be able to make it last month.

RIP Dan.

Marc Plaum (Son of Toin Plaum)

Entered November 5, 2019 from Switzerland

As a child we heard so many stories about Uncle Dan, my fathers oldest brother. Rest in Peace...

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