I miss you Daniel. 🥹x
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Daniel James Shearman (28 Nov 1974 - 5 Feb 2021)
Funeral Director
In loving memory of Daniel James Shearman who sadly passed away on 5th February 2021.
Dan was a much loved colleague, friend, Uncle, Son, Brother, Father and Husband and he will be greatly missed.
Dan was born on 28th of November 1974 and he lived in and around the Medway area of Kent for most of his life.
He attended Greenwich University and studied Engineering.
For much of his working life Dan worked for Network Rail as an Engineer and manager.
Dan's main passions were cars and music and later skiing and travel.
He played in many bands over the years mostly as a bass guitar player.
He had an incredible gift for making up songs on the spot. He had an uninhibited and emotive voice and a fantastic turn of phrase.
He was good company and an excellent story teller, he could paint a picture with his words and he would make you howl with laughter.
He was an independent thinker, unswayed by popular opinion, fads or peer pressure.
He was generous, witty, often hilarious, straight forward, blunt, profound and wise.
Dan met the love of his life Jen in 2007 and in 2010 they married, having got engaged in Las Vegas.
Together they welcomed two wonderful boys Isaac (born in November 2011 ) and Elliot (born in November 2014)
Dan was a dedicated family man who enjoyed nothing more than the company of his wife and children. He was a great father and he loved his children dearly.
Dan was a lovely, sweet, unique, and talented man who was able to connect with people from all walks of life.
Dan leaves behind a host of memories with those that spent time with him and a giant hole in the lives of those that loved him.
He will never be forgotten.
Whilst due to COVID regulations we are unable to invite many to the funeral, we will be organising a remembrance event once we can all meet again safely. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a charity donation in Dan's memory then please do contact T Allen funeral directors by emailing strood@allentfuneralservice.co.uk or calling 01634 295552. Charity donations will be split between MIND and Winston's Wish.
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I’m still haunted by your loss. I don’t know how to world can exist without you. Thank you for everything Daniel Shearman
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There are no words to convey our sorrow; thinking of you xxxx
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The first I knew about Dan was through Jen’s excitement as she relayed being allowed to drive his Porsche on an early date. This quickly evolved to me meeting Dan and seeing how Jen enjoyed climbing in and out of the back of this Porsche because the doors don’t work! And on meeting Dan I could instantly see everything Jen conveyed about his intelligence and eccentricity and warmth. I’m not the first here to recall him turning up with food (and whisky) as our kids were born. The man new how to mix a tasty cocktail, and I recall lengthy conversations about the correct way to muddle; but nobody remembers the end of those nights. I remember us spending ages with four toddlers trying to all work out where the engine was in a plastic pedal car. I suspect that there are as many stories as there are times in Dan’s life because he made every moment interesting, without that ever feeling anything other than completely natural and joyful. I’ve asked the publishers to dedicate a book to him that I’m editing about teaching physics, just because I think Dan would appreciate the randomness of this. I realise that I didn’t know Dan as well as other people, but it didn’t take much time with him to see how special he was.
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I have only known Jen and Dan for a short time, but what fun and happiness and vodka martinis. I wish my grandson had a dad like Dan.... so intuitively connected to robot dance and creative fun child things... and clean teeth. What a loss and my love and thoughts to Jen and the boys. Xx
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Some of the memories that stand out to me of Dan are -
When Blu Dan and Dan ran a cocktail bar at my hen party in the Shearman back garden, drinking cocktails in the sauna
Flying kites at the beach
Having a bonfire that got so big the fire brigade were called
Camping by the river
Dan leaving a ‘survival’ kit by our front door in the days after I gave birth to our twins
Going to cider festival on the Spa Valley railway when Jen was pregnant with Isaac
Eating pancakes on a Saturday morning
Dan you will be so missed. Every time I look at our sons, Daniel and James, I will think of you xx
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Order of service
Order of service
Emma's reading
Dan mid legendary speech
Hot Water Beach - NZ
Hot Water Beach - NZ
Hot Water Beach - NZ
German drinking trips
German drinking trips
Cheese night
Rifleman
Shimla
Our favourite pastime Oysters and Beer always a pleasure.
Shearman’s of all ages.
Dan was our manager for the past 5 years. He was a pleasure to work with and brilliantly funny. We had some great times together. Dan had such a positive effect on our team and he will be sorely missed. Pic: Matts wedding Aug 2018
Thank you for being one of the founding tenors of Rochester Soul Choir and giving us your voice and your friendship. RIP from Kent Soul Choir x
On our way to the Bromley Motor Pageant, 2006.
The most gifted maraca player I ever knew.
Dan loved to drive. I wish he'd worn his glasses...
I came across this today, it made me realise just how much I’ll always miss that smile ♥️
Dan was a dude and a buddy of mine back at Chatham Grammar . We used to ride to school together with another lad Dave Seaman . We had fun and chilled out during some music sessions at his dad's. Dan the man I used to call him. Rest in peace dude. 🎷
2008 Best man Dan. Delivering one of his legendary speeches.
Memories 😊
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2019
Whitstable, 2019
Whitstable, 2019
Chatham, 2017
Rochester, 1998
Good times 😊
Happy times. 🥰
My little brother 🥰
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