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WILLIAM (BILLY) DALEY

DALEY, WILLIAM (BILLY) - William (Billy) Daley, 57, of 290 Leoland Court, Miramichi passed away December 15, 2003 at Dr. George Dumont, Moncton. Born in Chatham, NB, December 14, 1946, predeceased by his parents James and Elizabeth (Jardine) Daley of Chatham, he is survived by his daughter Jennifer Daley, his two sisters Marylin Johnson of Falls Church, Virginia, and Patricia (Daley) Wheaton of Chatham, his three nieces, Beth Johnston and Carey (Johnston) Carillo and Amy Wheaton, his aunt Marion (Jardine) Corcoran, aunt Elizabeth (Daley) Kershaw, and uncle Hugh Daley. Well known sports figure in the province, William "Billy" Daley was a long time member of the Chatham Ironmen Baseball and Hockey teams, former member of the Canadian National Baseball team, inductee of the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame, the New Brunswick Baseball Hall of Fame, and the Chatham Sports Hall of Fame. A retired teacher, Billy taught for 26 years in District 10, coached field hockey as well as minor baseball and hockey. An active member of the New Brunswick sports community, Billy was highly regarded as one of the best athletes of his generation. He played for several teams, in a number of Canadian Championships and was always regarded as a fierce competitor. The proud father of Jennifer, the loving brother of Patricia and Marylin and the beloved uncle of Amy, Beth and Carey, Billy's love for his family and friends was exemplary. Remains will be resting at Maher's Funeral Home. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7-9PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Micheal's Basilica, Friday, December 19th. Interment in St. Micheal's Cemetery.

 

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