Daniel Colanton, 61, of Madison, formerly of Billerica, Massachusetts, died suddenly on Oct. 7. Daniel was the beloved husband of Dorothy Gavin Colanton (nee Duggan). He was the son of the late Daniel and Norma Colanton of Brookline, Massachusetts.

Dan grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, and graduated from Bentley University. A master electrician, Dan was employed by the town of Wilmington, Massachusetts, for the past twelve years.

He was the loving father of Anya and Daniel Colanton of Billerica, Massachusetts, and the caring brother of Kathleen Colanton of Orlando, Florida, and Mari Poland of Ft. Meyers, Florida. Dan is also survived by Christopher and Jaimee Gavin and their son Jake, Shawn and Sarrah Gavin, and Brian Gavin, all of Madison, and his dear friend Frank Cimeno of Hyannis, Massachusetts.

Calling hours were October 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and a service was held on Oct. 11 at 9 a.m., both at the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Burial took place at the West Cemetery in Madison.