Dana passed away suddenly at home on March 8 from complications of diabetes and the flu. Dana was born in Ottawa, grew up in Montreal and spent most of his adult life in Nova Scotia. He is survived by his five children: Aran, Sara, Samuel, Alexandra and Genevieve; and his sister Bonnie. Dana enjoyed a long and successful career as a public relations and advertising consultant, entrepreneur and most recently as the director of policy and communications for Elections Nova Scotia. A graduate of Loyola College and Sir George Williams (now Concordia) University, he spent his formative years with University Naval Training Division of the Royal Canadian Navy, where achieved the rank of lieutenant. He appreciated fine wines, good food and clever writing wherever it was found: be it literature, poetry, political cartoons or an exceptional ad campaign.  A voracious reader, he also loved both the outdoors and playing cards. Rainy conditions for the former made the latter all the more important. He will be remembered as a devoted father, loyal friend and brilliant strategist. Sadly missed by his children, Nancy Watson and his many friends. A memorial celebration of his life will be held sometime this summer on his beloved South Shore. Donations in memory can be made to the charity of your choice.