Russell D. Daley, age 84, of Peabody, formerly a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed away on October 26, 2022. Russell was the husband of Joan E. Daley (Mutch), father of Russell E. Daley & wife Susan of Salem, NH, Stephen J. Daley & wife Lois of Wilmington, Kristen J. Daley & husband Richard Demerle of Charlestown, and the late Peter J. Daley. "Papa" of Peter, Michael and Stephen Daley, Jack and Kate Daley Demerle. Son of the late Russell and Inez (Murray) Daley, brother of Ella Bellmore & husband Ralph of Wilmington, Robert Daley & wife Jacqueline of Boxford, Stanley Daley & wife Judith of FL, James Daley & wife Valerie of Tewksbury, and the late Lorraine Oliphant & husband Robert Oliphant of Stoneham. Russell is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families.
Family and friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, MA, on Thursday, November 3rd for Visitation from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon immediately followed by a Service at 12:00 noon. Interment will take place in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Russell's memory may be made to the Roger B. Trask Adult Day Health Center, c/o Peabody Council on Aging, 75R Central St., Peabody, MA 01960 or visit www.PeabodyCOA.org
Prior to retiring, Russell was an electrician for IBEW Union Local #103 for many years.
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