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memoriam Daniel Joseph Shannon Nov. 23, 1952 – Sept. 25, 2024
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WINTER 2024-2025
t is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of our founder, Dan Shannon, retired leader of Triangle Media Partners and Triangle Digital Partners. Dan was a visionary leader whose passion for local storytelling shaped the vibrant communities of Orange, Durham and Chatham counties. Through his dedication, Chatham Magazine, Chapel Hill Magazine, Durham Magazine, The Triangle Weekender magazine and Heart of NC Weddings magazine thrived, becoming trusted sources for celebrating local businesses, events and people. He will be missed by the many people that he touched in all aspects of his life. Dan passed away peacefully on Sept. 25, with family by his side. He leaves behind his grieving but grateful family: Ellen Shannon, his wife and partner in life and business; his children, Emma, Rebecca, Drew and their spouses (fondly referred to as the “trifecta” by Dan): Jason, Christoph and Kelty, respectively; his mother, Joan; his siblings, Cathy, Mike, Patty, Bill and their spouses; his many nieces and nephews; and his first granddaughter, Shannon, who is named in his honor. He was eagerly awaiting the imminent arrival of his second granddaughter, Sloane, who was born Oct. 1. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Dan moved to New York in 1975 to make his name in publishing at The Knickerbocker News. He continued on to other esteemed publications, such as The New York Times Magazine, Money Magazine and People magazine. Creativity, keen media instincts, love of people and a talent for idea generation were the hallmarks of his work. He eventually made it to Connecticut, and in 1984, Emma was born. Dan and Ellen settled in Westport to grow their family with Rebecca and Drew. Some of Dan’s