WAYLAND: John M. Daly, 72, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 following a period of declining health.
He was born in Newton on June 15, 1939 the son of the late Cornelius Daly and Johanna (Griffin) Daly.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara (McGill) Daly of Wayland. Loving father of Katherine Russo and her husband Stephen Russo of Framingham and Michael Daly and his wife Christina Barbaro of Las Vegas, NV. Devoted Grandpa of Abigail Russo of Framingham. Brother of Gerald Daly of Roslindale and the late Daniel J. Daly and Cornelius “Neil” Daly.
John was an accomplished architect with offices in Newburyport for over 30 years. He was a member of the American Yacht Club and was an avid sailor and political commentator.
At the request of his family there will be no funeral home visitations. A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 10:00 am at Good Shepherd Parish at St. Ann’s Church, 124 Cochituate Rd (Rte 27), Wayland.
In lieu of flowers his family suggests that memorial gifts in John’s memory may be sent to Wayside Hospice, 266 Cochituate Rd, Wayland, MA 01778 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of Wayland. For on-line condolences please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com.