Daniel Matthew Kadwell, Born April 9, 1948 passed away peacefully on Feburary 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Felicia Kotecki and his son Matthew Kadwell Barrenger. Daniel is survived by his loving wife Connie. His children, Merrilee Kadwell, Kristopher Thompson, Kerry Thompson and her fiancé, Nickolas Brown. Daughter and son in law Joshua and Holly Miron. Grand children, Madison Barrenger, Matthew Brown, Lillian and Kasen Miron, and Nicole Brown. Dan leaves behind many loving family and friends, including his work family at Grand Rapids Building Services, for which he has worked for the last nine years. His celebration of life services are being planned.