Daniel J. Orfan, 85, of Cumberland, passed peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean (Taylor) Orfan, married for over 60 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Anthony and Kathleen (O'Neill) Orfan. Dan had a wonderful, long engineering career at Texas Instruments in Attleboro, retiring after more than 40 years.

He is survived by his loving children, Daniel Orfan, Lisa Fougere, and Jeffrey Orfan and his wife Lisa. He was very proud of his 5 grandchildren and their spouses, Kristen Fougere-Tagher and her husband Andrew, Kyle Orfan and his wife Brittany, Thomas Orfan, Julie Fougere, and Jake Orfan. He also leaves his sister, Eileen Milanette and her husband Terry and his brother, Raymond Orfan. He was the brother of the late David Orfan.

Once retired, Dan enjoyed traveling the world with Jean. He also wintered each year at one of his favorite places, Marco Island, Florida. He had a great passion for photography, whether the subject was locations around the world or the outdoors and nature. He even taught himself to carve birds, leaving the family with beautiful carvings to remember him by. Dan was also an avid fisherman, taking great pleasure in trips to a Maine fly fishing camp each spring with family and friends.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 30th at 10:00 AM in Saint John Vianney Church, 3609 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Burial will be private. Visiting hours on Thursday, December 29th from 4:00-7:00 PM in the O'Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Audubon Society , in memory of Dan, would be greatly appreciated.