Daley Family Funeral Home

10/07/2025

YOUNG, ISOBEL MAUREEN nee McKeown It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Maureen Young nee McKeown on Saturday October 4th 2025 in her 90th year. Loving wife of the late George Young and cherished partner for 41 years of the late Dave Clements. Kind, patient and

10/06/2025

There are many ways you can do things!

In recent years, we who provide death care services have seen many changes in the ways individuals and families decide to have their service.

Some families continue to opt for traditional type services, with a casket and a full funeral service. In this instance, the funeral is the chosen way to say goodbyes. The service is structured in a manner similar to what we have seen in the past. Often religious sacrament is part of the service.

Some choose a service which is based more on convenience for the family and attendees. All elements of the service occur within the same day. Sometimes a service is with a casket, sometimes with an urn. Sometimes there is a graveside service. In all these scenarios the funeral home will work with families to customize the service to best suit their specific needs.

There are also families who opt for minimalist type services, perhaps a private family service or sometimes a very brief committal type service. Often, in this case, the focus is about making the service meaningful in some way.

There are benefits and drawbacks to each and every one of the above ways of having a service. If you have questions about current day practices for funeral services, please contact us. We would be happy to walk you through what today’s families are choosing for their service.

There are many possibilities!

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10/02/2025

John Monahan Peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 John Monahan at the age of 98. Beloved husband of Ethel Deevy for 73 years. Father of Debbie Doug Armstrong, Colleen Al Miller and Glenn Valerie Monahan. Dear grandfather of Donald Karine, Matthew Kayla, Victor and Olivia Eric. Great....

10/02/2025

Let these notes of condolences be a source of comfort for those mourning.

09/28/2025

Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day

In 1998 the Canadian government declared that the last Sunday of each September will be Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day. Flags are flown at half-mast and a ceremony takes place on Parliament Hill honouring officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

Police work and peace keeping duties include many dangers. In addition to encounters with violent criminals, officers also suffer from mental fatigue and trauma, and are exposed to dangerous drugs and biological hazards. Between 1961 and 2009, Statistics Canada reports that 133 police officer deaths were from homicide alone.

Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day pays tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price to ‘protect and serve’ and ensures the courage of those who place themselves in harm’s way will never be forgotten.

This day unites members of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), the Canadian Police Association (CPA), and the Canadian Peace Officers’ Memorial Association (CPOMA) on Parliament Hill to honour their fallen. These observances also inspire local communities across Canada to host remembrance ceremonies for the officers at rest in their hometowns.

To learn more about this years’ service at Parliament Hill, or about Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day, visit www.cpa-acp.ca.

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09/24/2025

Grief and Identity
Redefining who you are After Loss

Family, societal roles, culture, friends, and interests are key aspects that define who we are. When Jim died, Joanna struggled to make sense of her new identity without him. Their relationship had spanned more than 40 years and the very fabric of her sense of self was challenged by her new reality. They had shared so much of life together and without him by her side, she began exhibiting anxiety, fear, and reported feeling lost and alone.

Joanna also was facing secondary losses, which included changes to personal finances, friends, family, and home life. These demands were overwhelming and left her feeling depressed. All of these emotions that were surfacing in Joanna’s case are completely normal in the grieving journey. While hard to palette, Joanna had to not only accept her loss, but to also learn how to live independently.

To begin the healing process, we started by normalizing Joanna’s grief reaction through education. She also joined a spousal loss support group and by spending time with others who were also grieving she began to understand that she was not alone.

Our next step was to help Joanna reinvest in life again, by encouraging her to try new things and revisit old hobbies. She had always loved to dance. She enrolled in a dance fitness class, where she met other women who likewise shared this passion.

Joanna also began to actively mourn Jim’s death by meeting with their old friends and establishing a program in Jim’s name to make sure his memory lived on. The group met, shared stories, tears, and laughter about their life with Jim.

Lastly, a dream of Joanna’s had been to open up her home to foster rescue dogs when she retired. In realizing this vision she took on new responsibilities, added companionship to her life and acquired a renewed sense of community.

While Joanna still misses Jim, she reported that she has begun to enjoy her life again. Taking the time to rebuild a new life without Jim had been challenging, but it had none the less empowered and transformed for her.

Margaret Lorrie Beaton, MA, C. Hyp
Bereavement Counsellor

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09/19/2025

09/17/2025

SANGSTER, TIMOTHY HUBERT Unexpectedly at home on Monday September 15, 2025 Tim Sangster at the age of 64. Cherished father of Jennifer Mike Stanley and Lauren Jacob Goulding. Beloved son of Dorothy and the late Hubert Sangster. Dear brother of Randy Annemarie, Shelley, Peter Jelyn, Trevor Edwina and...

09/15/2025

Sometimes an obit isn’t posted right away. Why?

You've heard through the grapevine about the passing of someone you know and are checking the funeral home’s website to find the obituary… and it isn’t there. Why do some obits take longer than others to be published?

There are three primary reasons it may take time for the obit to be posted.
• People who are close to the deceased still need to be notified of their passing. There is a hierarchy of advising people which begins with immediate family members and close long-time friends. This inner group is typically notified before the obit is published.
• Information is incomplete. Surviving family members are still making decisions. Perhaps they’re trying to accommodate out of town family members and need to confirm the dates and times of the service.
• Sometimes for privacy reasons, the family will opt not to publish an obit. This could be for a variety of reasons.

The funeral home is working behind the scenes to make sure the obituary is published as soon as it possibly can. If for some reason you are unable to find an obituary, please check back later in the day or the following day.

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09/11/2025

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09/09/2025

SCHARF, BRIAN MELVIN Peacefully after battling Dementia for many years on Monday September 8, 2025 Brian Scharf in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Dorothy Shahan. Proud father of Jeff and the late Steven. Dear grandfather of Caitlin and Adelle. Brother to David Chris, Kevin, Dale Joy, Diane, Doree...

09/08/2025

WALLACE, AUDREY Thomas Peacefully in hospital on Friday September 5, 2025 Audrey Wallace at the age of 84. Loving wife of Ivan Wallace. Cherished mother of Janice late Cliff Henderson and Todd Carol Ann. Adoring grandmother of Bailey Dave, Casey Vikki and great-grandmother of Isla, Cowan, Kory, Kipt...