James Edward Daley, 79, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024 after a long illness.

He was born in Baker Hill, Montserrat, West Indies and grew up in Co Joe’s Head. He emigrated to London, England, at the age of 19, and began his profession as a skilled carpenter. During his early years in London, he met the love of his life, Claudina Ponteen, and they married in 1967.  After 1 year of marriage, they were blessed with a daughter, Tracey Lorraine. In 1972, they emigrated to the United States and decided to live their lives in Boston. Three years later, they were blessed with a son, Michael Gregory.

While raising his family, it was quite evident, that he was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to travel both domestically and internationally with his family. Nothing made him happier than creating special family memories. He was known for his great compassion, generosity, kindness, and insight.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Claudina (Ponteen) Daley, along with his 3 older siblings, Abraham, Mary, and Richard. He is survived by his cherished daughter, Dr. Tracey Lorraine Daley, of Sharon, and his devoted son, Michael Gregory Daley, of Hyde Park, his 3 precious grandchildren, David, Moses, and Victoria, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

He will be immensely missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.

Visiting hours will be on Saturday, December 28th at Fountain of Grace Church, 427 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA, from 8:30am-10:00 am, immediately followed by a funeral service, starting promptly at 10:00 am. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain

Arrangements by Mann Rodgers Funeral Home, Jamaica Plain

All flowers and wreaths may be sent to: Fountain of Grace Church, 427 Turnpike Street, Canton, Ma 02021

 

                                                     Special Acknowledgements

 

The Daley Family would like to thank our family, friends, and colleagues for their prayers, kind words of encouragement, acts of selfless generosity, beautiful flower arrangements, and their  presence today during our time of bereavement. We would like to give special thanks to Benjamin and Carolie Ponteen for your tireless examples of support for us throughout the years and our church family whose pastors have ministered to us, and lifted us up, and strengthened us.