Daniel G. Canton

Daniel G. Canton, 82, of South Kingsboro Avenue, Gloversville, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Nathan Littauer Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Troy on March 28, 1943, a son of Walter and Veronica Gushue Canton and was a 1961 graduate of Catholic Central High School. Danny moved to Mayfield in 1976 where he lived until moving to Gloversville shortly after retiring. In his early career, he worked for Hoffman’s Construction Co. in Colonie. Danny began his career at Alpin Haus in 1976, where he worked in the pool division and the ski shop. He truly loved what he did and who he worked with. To Danny, Alpin Haus was a special part of his own family. He retired after 42 incredible years. Danny was also a “gear head” and loved mentoring the next generation. He was a great influence in go-kart racing for the Delaney family, along with his grandson, Zen. Danny was an avid and expert downhill skier and also enjoyed competitive waterskiing in his early years. He held a 7 consecutive year win streak at the Long Lake 100-mile snowmobile race. Danny loved traveling and visiting amazing destinations. He was fortunate to have had a well-lived, long, and happy life. In addition to his parents, Danny was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Robert “Bobby” Moses, and sister-in-law, Anne Larabe. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Moses Canton, whom he married on March 6, 1971; a son, Michael (Jennifer) Canton of Mayfield; two sisters, Ellen (Vern) Javes, of San Mateo, FL and Bonnie (Rev. Paul) West of Queensbury; a brother, Jeffrey Canton of Pomona Park, FL; three grandchildren, Maya and Zen Canton, and Dayana Young; two sisters-in-law, Christine (Chet) Rogowicz and Dr. Johanna (Dr. Robert) Wansor; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and new-found members of the Leto family. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 1 – 4pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106 (corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A prayer service will follow at the funeral home at 4pm with Danny’s brother-in-law, Rev. Paul West, presiding. Mr. Canton was involved in a study program for Parkinson’s Disease at the Movement Center at Albany Medical. To help fund research for a cure to Parkinsons’s Disease, please consider making a memorial contribution to Stand Up to Parkinson’s, Inc. or to Help for PD, two local organizations supporting Parkinson’s patients. Contributions may be made in care of the funeral home.

Daniel G. Canton

March 28, 1943 - February 12, 2026

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March 28, 1943 - February 12, 2026

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