Daniel Nickerson Eldredge, born November 1st, 1933 passed away November 1st after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Dan was the only son of the late Dorothy (Putnam) Eldredge and Hollis Linwood Eldredge. He was the husband of the late Betty Louise West, father of the late Jimmy Eldredge. He is survived by his five daughters; Shirley Ellis and husband Scott of Chatham, Mary Karen Rutherford and husband Chris of East Sandwich, Cathy Eldredge of Harwich, Patti Taylor and husband Michael of Orleans and Amy St. Aubin and husband Chris of Plymouth.
He was grandfather to Jesse, Nick, April, Cory, Casey, Lindsey, Seth, Autumn, Jeremiah, Jasmine, Ethan, Owen, and Martha. He was great grandfather to twelve. He also loved his cats Tommy and Tabby.
He was very fond of the Montgomery family.
Dan received his pilot license at the age of 15 at Chatham Airport. He served in the Navy and went on to continue his career as a pilot for Air New England and Marine Lumber for many years. He was a native Cape Codder. He enjoyed Nascar, bird watching. He loved playing with his beloved cat Tabby. He and Betty also enjoyed Breakwater Beach, and Crows Pasture and taking trips to Florida.
A graveside service will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery on Foster Road in Brewster at 11 am Tuesday November 6th.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brewster Police Relief Association. P.O. Box 1622, Brewster MA 02631. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.
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