Ronald James Daley
March 23rd, 2017
DALEY, Ronald James
Ronald James Daley passed away peacefully in Calgary on Thursday, March 23, 2017 with his children by his side. Ron was born September 16, 1940 in Biggar, Saskatchewan, son of Charles Slocombe and Lydia Slocombe Daley and Step-father Roy Daley.
Daley grew up in Saskatoon and Edmonton with his Aunt Hilda and Uncle Ray Daley. Daley was an active sportsman, playing semi-pro hockey and Baseball as well as fishing and hunting. He married Elaine Heywood of Crossfield March 28, 1964 in Calgary and moved to Carstairs in 1968 to begin a 27-year career with Home Oil. He raised his family in the Carstairs Community until retirement where he moved to Innisfail in 2001, he spent his time visiting with local farmers and continued to hunt and fish.
Daley is lovingly remembered by son, Ron and Tammi (Sawyer, Shallaine & Cassidy); daughter, Tina (Michelle & Megan); daughter-in-law, Joni (Jena & Cameron – Asher & Eleanor, Lucas, Hannah & Luke) and Elaine Daley. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Joyce Ewazko; and son, Michael (1999).
A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held at the Carstairs Community Hall on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 7:00 pm. It was Daley’s wish that in lieu of flowers or donations, we all give some time to a child. “Take a kid fishing, to a baseball or hockey game and show them the value of Sportsmanship.”Messages:
Deepest sympathy for your loss. Memories of Daley on the fishing trip with the boys . Sitting around the campfire at night telling stories about the one that got away will always be remembered. A genuine all around good guy!!!
Dear Elaine, Ron, Tina and extended family, Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Ron. Through the miles feel our love, hugs and prayers for you all. God bless Ron and Joyce. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord. Sincerely, Alex and Irene (Ewazko) Walz