Obituary
Daniel A. Kirkley, 74, of Fayetteville died peacefully at home after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, Dan graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Dan worked as a machinist specializing in computer aided design and programing automated machinery.
He had been active in assisting the ABC program at Fayetteville-Manlius School and was a member of the Manlius Historical Society and the Fayetteville Senior Center. Though Dan lived in Canada for 25 years of his life, Fayetteville was always his home. He loved the Fayetteville Library and spent many hours there since moving back to Fayetteville.
He was an avid cyclist, frequently seen around the Village. In 1976 he took a US Bicentennial cycle trip over the Rocky Mountains. He was a former member of the Onondaga Cycling Club. He belonged to Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club in Canada and enjoyed officiating at CORK sailing races.
He is predeceased by his parents, Dr. George and Freda Kirkley. He is survived by four siblings, Cynthia Kirkley of Baldwinsville, NY, David Kirkley of East Syracuse, Laurel (Peter) Notturno of Canton, OH and Scott (Martha) Kirkley of Rochester, NY; four nieces and nephews and four great-nieces and great-nephews.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville, NY 13066 or the Manlius Historical Society, P.O. Box 28, Manlius, NY 13104
