Daniel Brian Basford, 48 of Orleans, passed away unexpectedly and way to soon on August 31, 2023 at his home.

Dan was born in Newport, VT on February 21, 1975 to the late Brian and Linda Basford (Brown). His big sister Donna was so excited to welcome her little blue eyed baby brother and their little family was complete.

Dan grew up in Orleans and lived there his whole life. He went to Orleans Elementary and graduated from Lake Region in 1994.

Dan was an extremely talented artist and could draw or paint anything. His drawings and paintings will be something we can keep and cherish forever. Besides drawing and painting, Dan loved Magic Cards, Dungeons and Dragons, playing video games, reading, watching movies and music.

Dan is survived by his Big Sister Donna Basford and her partner Pete Judd. His Nephew Dakota Green, Niece Ashlea Green and her fiancé Aaron Sheltra and their soon to be new bundle of joy due in a month. He is also survived by his 4-legged Nephew Sherlock Holmes and his Niece Violet Lou.

He is also survived by the following Aunts and Uncles. Aunt Gloria White, Aunt Lorraine Gilfillan, Aunt Faye and Uncle Kenneth Stocker, Aunt Gail Brown, Uncle Blaine and Pearla Brown and Aunt Sherry and Uncle Dennis Ingalls. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Brian and Linda Basford, both his paternal grandparents Edson and Ethel Basford and both his maternal grandparents Floyd and Doris Brown and many Uncles and Aunts. Dan was also predeceased by one of his closest and longtime friends Travis Bent. The loss of Travis was huge for Dan. He carried some of Travis' ashes with him since that time and they will be buried with Dan.

Danny, my "Baby Bubba" and only sibling, I will miss you forever and life will never be the same without you in it. A part of me is gone, but in time I will learn to live with the "new normal". I am trying to find some comfort during this terrible time that you are once again with Mom and Dad, as well as all our other family we have lost, including our 4-legged Furbaby family members. You are now at peace. RIP Baby Brother...until we meet again, save me a place. Love ALWAYS and FOREVER, Your Big Sister

"I don't know why God always takes the good ones first and man I've tried to be strong and carry on, but damn this hurts. And I just wish that I could talk to you again somehow, some way, even if it's for a moment, so I can hear you say, don't cry for me I'm alright. I'm better than you know. This life can be a short ride, so don't waste it on sorrow. Just hold on to those moments and memories we shared. We're both headed for the same place anyway, I just beat you there" Will Dempsey

Please make that phone call to a loved one, rather its family or friend.... stop and see them, if even for a short visit. Don't put it off thinking you will do it tomorrow... because tomorrow is not guaranteed

Dan's burial will be Friday, September 15th at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans, with Pastor David Lisner officiating. There will be a Celebration of Life for Dan on Saturday, September 16th starting at noon at the Municipal Building in Orleans.  All are welcome to both.

I lieu of flowers please donate in Daniel's memory to your local food shelf.