BELL: Daniel “Dan” William of London, formerly of Exeter
Posted By Haskett Funeral Home On October 29, 2026 @ 6:38 PM In Exeter, Obituary | 64 Comments
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the age of 65. Beloved partner of Joyce Boateng. Cherished father of Shay-Lyn Bell and Bronson Barnes, Summer Bell, and Matthew Bell. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Dave and Roxane Bell. Fondly remembered by his many aunts, uncles and many cousins. Predeceased by his niece Brooke Bell (2019) and his parents Betty Glanville, Donald Bell, and his step-father Cecil Glanville.
Dan was a hands-on kind of guy who always seemed to have a project on the go, enjoying the time spent tinkering and fixing things. Throughout his years in the automotive service industry, he built many friendships that stayed with him over the years. Hockey was another big part of Dan’s life, especially cheering on his beloved London Knights. In his younger days, he played Junior C hockey with the Exeter Hawks. When he wasn’t busy working on something, Dan enjoyed getting out on his boat and making the most of his time on the water. Dan will be dearly missed by his family and friends, who will remember him for the life he lived and the many memories they shared together.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Dan’s life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, Exeter on Monday, November 2 from 12 – 2 PM. Private interment Crediton Cemetery
Donations to KidSport London or London Knights Alumni Foundation in Dan’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “BELL: Daniel “Dan” William of London, formerly of Exeter”
Sorry to hear of Dan’s passing may he R.I.P.
David and Roxanne, so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing Please know our thoughts and prayers go out to you
Hugs
Sending deepest condolences on Dan’s passing.
Dave and Roxane and Dans family
I am so very sorry to hear of Dan’s passing
He always had a smile on his face
May he rest in peace
Cindy
One of my best friends, and my favorite to tease. He handed it out as well as took it. RIP my friend
Matt & family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you & sending you so much love.
My deepest sympathies to Joyce and your children, Dan & Roxanne and all the aunts and uncles and cousins.
I pray the love and memories you shared will help bring you comfort in the days ahead.
May God be your strength and comfort at this difficult time of loss.
Sorry to hear of your loss…Thinking of all of you at this time…Arlene & John Berendsen
May the special memories you hold in your heart bring peace and comfort at this difficult time.
To all of Dan’s family, my condolences from all of the Masnica family. Over all the years Dan and I spent together doing things, places we went and people we met he was always happy. He will be missed. Betty and Cecil will welcome him at the door to heaven.
Dave and Roxanne…my sincerest condolences…
Dave & Roxanne,
So saddened to hear of Dan passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Dan’s family at this time
Dave and Roxane Deepest sympathy to you both. May special memories carry you through this difficult time.
Cheryl Erich Freiter
To Dan’s loved ones
Sincere sympathy.
Dave & Roxanne so sorry to read about Dan. I extend my Sympathy to All of the family.
Margaret Brintnell
To Dave and Roxane, family and friends
Our condolences on the passing of Dan.
To Dan’s family and loved ones,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Dan’s passing. We lost touch over the years, but I have never forgotten the incredible times we shared back in the 1980s.
Dan was a huge part of my youth. I’ll always fondly remember our summers in Grand Bend, working on cars, and just enjoying life. Even back then, his dedication as a mechanic and his discipline in martial arts were incredibly inspiring.
He brought so much energy and passion to everything he did.
Though many years have passed, those memories will always hold a very special place in my heart. Sending my heartfelt condolences and strength to his family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, old friend.
Roxanne, Dave and Family: So sorry to read of your loss. May your memories help you during this difficult time.
Sending deepest condolences to Shay on the loss of your father, Dan. As you carry the weight of honoring his memory and celebrating his life I hope the memories of your time together bring comfort and strength during this difficult loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Our condolences to Dave, Roxane and all of Dan’s family. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Shay….
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I will always remember our “chats” at Bell Family Christmases and getting to know you. Thinking of you Shay.
Hugs…Sylvia and Gary Struyf.
Dave & Roxanne,
We are so sorry for your loss sending our sincere sympathy.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Dave, Roxane & Family
Sorry to see the passing of Dan. Sending our Condolences to all.
Dave, Roxanne and his children
Please accept our sympathy at this difficult time.
We hope your memories and knowing others are thinking of you ..comfort you in the days ahead
Todd&Karen Jones
NC Jones and staff
Dave and Roxanne
Sorry to hear of Dan passing away, sending you my condolences
Sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Our condolences to the family.
I remember as a young 16 yr old, coaching Dan as a 12 yr old pee-wee baseball player…..Dan was such a fun kid to coach….Never deterred by his size, or the skill of an apposing team, Dan always exhibited a way of leading by example with a ferocious desire to compete and to win. His teammates would watch…and respond according…..He had the heart of a lion.
Dave & Roxanne, Shay and family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your brother and father. I hope the memories you hold close bring you comfort as you navigate this loss.
We are sorry for your loss. Dan never passed by us without a greeting. His will be missed.
Dianne Faubert and Daryl Tripp
Our sincere condolences Dave & Roxanne🤗
I didn’t know Dan all that long but the impact that he left on my life is immeasurable to say the least. He will be missed at Matthews auto. He was taking away from all of us wayyyyyyyyy to early.
Dave and Roxane; To Dan’s Loved Ones; Sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences to all, Dalt
Dave and Roxanne :
Sorry for the loss of your brother Dan.
Thinking of you ,
Sherry Penhale
Dave, Roxanne and Families
Sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Thinking of you all. RIP Dan.
Dave, Roxanne, and Family.
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your brother and father.
Rob and Denise Haines
Dave, Roxanne and Families.
So very sad to hear about Dan. I have many great memories of Dan over the years from Kindergarten to grade 12. We spent some quality time together. After high school we went in different directions but always seem to bump into each other now and then. Gone way to soon. RIP Dinger until we meet again.
Dave and Roxanne
Sorry for the loss of your brother Dan
Judy Palsa and Ron Pickering
Dave and Roxanne our condolences on the passing of Dan- I remember him well from school days the big brother to you and always a smile- sending hugs
Dave and Roxanne
Deepest sympathies on the loss of your brother. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dave and Roxanne I’m terrible sorry for your loss thinking of your family sad time
Dave,Roxane,and Dan’s Family
So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing, Cherish your many memories 💞
Dan Bell was a great influence on youngsters in the Exeter Karate Club Dojo many years ago.
Dad was a Hensall friend of Dan’s Dad, ‘Dinger’ , so we remember Dan’s first ‘solo flight’ , as well.
Condolences to all who knew and loved him.
I remember Dan when he worked as a mechanic at Auto Rund in Exeter. I was in high school and pumped gas there. During downtime, I would wash the cars. I didn’t know how to drive a standard and would regularly grind the gears. Dan would reprimand me and tell me they were making them rubber next year…lol. We reconnected in London a few years ago where he was working as a mechanic. He was always very friendly and, when I met him years later, Dan treated me like an old friend which was very kind. Sad to hear the news of Dan’s passing at such a young age. Deepest sympathy to Dan’s partner and family.
Dear Dave & Roxanne
So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing.
Our condolences to you and the family .
Cy & Elanor
Dave & Roxanne, Joyce, Shay-Lyn, Summer, Matt and all Dan’s family & friends;
Our sincere condolences in the untimely loss of Dan. I had lots of lively chats with Dan over the many years. We talked a few months ago and he certainly was super dedicated to his work with the London Knights organization. Thinking of you all at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Dave & Roxane
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Dave and Roxanne, we are very saddened by the news of Dan’s passing. Keep your memories close 💜
Bob and Jacqui McDonald
Dear Shay and to all those that held Dan close – we are so sorry . You truly were the light of his life! Our last coffee/snack chat night was barely 2 weeks ago. Lots of chats about the ups and challenges in life, hockey, boating and all things London Knights. His friends around Section 108 row L will miss him dearly, as will his best furry buddy Wrigley! Rest well our friend – we will miss you very much.
Denise and Dean Sinclair + Wrigley too!
Dave & Roxane
Our condolences to you..Our thoughts are with you and Dan’s family
Paul&Glenda Waddell
I was fortunate to meet Dan when he was the service manager at my local automotive repair shop on Wonderland road in London, On. He was always genuine, kind, trust worthy, friendly and knowledgeable. We shared many a conversation about his adventures as a young boy, teenager and adult life. So many stories about his kids. He loved his boats, cars and motorcycles and of course the London Knights. We shared a couple of dinners together over the years of our relationship as well. I’m disappointed we didn’t get to speak more recently before his passing.
My condolences to his family and friends that are grieving this massive loss.
Sincerely Brad Wells and family.
I’m so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Our prayers and love go out to you.
Condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Joyce, Dave and Roxanne and family, I am so sad to hear of Dan’s passing.
Growing up in Exeter, Dan was one of the nicest guys. Always so helpful to others. And could he ever roller skate! He taught me quick a few tricks!
His time with the Exeter Hawks, he helped my Brother Joe as their passion for the team went above and beyond.
As you grieve your loss, know that you have so many wonderful memories of an incredible man.
My sincere condolences to you all.
Cara Lee
So sorry to hear about Dan. Deepest sympathies to you all.
Dave & Roxanne,
My sincere sympathies with loss Dan.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
I am sorry to hear of Dans passing. It was always a pleasure to talk to him! He would often stop in at the shop or call to tell us he was sending a London Knights player to the shop for service. I use to wave to him frequently as he drove through our lot to get to Tim Hortons. He will be missed by many! From all of us at Fountain Tire Wharncliffe we are truly sorry to hear this news!
Just wanted to express my condolences to Dave & Roxanne as well as Dan’s family on this sad news. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
Our condolences to Dan’s Family & friends. May your memories bring you comfort. May he rest in the sweetest of peace 🙏.
Our condolences to Dan’s family
Our prayers are with you!
Bonnie and Morley Obre
Dave, Roxanne and Dans family
My deepest sympathy to you all, sorry for your loss
Liz Campbell(Giffin)
Dave & Roxanne,
Thinking of you at this difficult time and sending sincere condolences to you and all Dan’s family.
My deepest sympathies to Dan’s family. We were neighbours as kids(Airport Line). The bunch of us kids would often play at each other’s homes. Piling into the Bell Volkswagen Beetle to go who knows where. Good memories. So very sorry for your loss.
Dan was a good man and I will miss his smile and energy. He was always quick to share a joke and had an unmatched way of making you always feel comfortable around him. His zest for life was infectious. The world has lost a good one.
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Dan worked for my Dad, Bill, at Auto Rund Volkswagen in Exeter. I remember a happy young man who was a joy to be around. I am very sorry that he has died at this young age. Prayers for his family and friends.