Daniel Mackay

Daniel W. MacKay, 54, passed away late on Monday, August 22, 2016. He was born December 23, 1961 in Rochester, NH to the late Elwin and Addie (Karcher) MacKay.  Dan MacKay was a lot of things to many people. He started as a son, a brother, a friend, became a husband and father; and to his children, he was everything.  Dan was always happiest when spending time with family, friends, and his dog Koda; however, he wouldn't be complete without a football in his hand or on the television nearby. He spent many years coaching his sons, Stephen MacKay, Dylan MacKay, and Payton MacKay, in football, baseball, and basketball with a brief stint in softball coaching his daughters, Stacia MacKay and Kayla Denney. He enjoyed nothing more than sharing his love of sports with his children, and later on his grandchildren.  He was a passionate man who never did anything in half measures. He enjoyed the physical aspect of life and was extremely competitive both against other people and himself. He set very high goals for...