Rev. D. George Daley

George leaves behind his loving wife, caregiver, and best friend Stacie; his son Jackson ( Tianna ); and daughter Grace, all of Courtenay BC. He is survived by his parents Don and Joan Daley, sister Kieran, and nephew Joshua of Simcoe, Ontario. He also leaves behind a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and his special friend Van Brett, along with the congregation of St Paul’s, in Port Dover. His caring and supportive in-laws include Stacie’s mother Pam Wadlin and her husband Rev. John Paul of Sky Valley, California; her father Bill Montfort of Mesa, Arizona; Stacie’s brother Bill Montfort, his wife Catherine and their children Joshua, Keegan, and Connor of Panama City, Florida. Stacie’s family also includes many aunts, uncles, and cousins and her special friend Susan Stockinger.

George held a special love for his friend Wayne Murphy of Courtenay, who was a great support to him. He also appreciated the generosity and assistance of his friend Todd Gallo of Piercy’s Mount Washington Funeral Home.

George’s education included an Honours Graduation Certificate from Waterford District High School, and Certificate of Graduation from the Anglican Church Army. While in the Church Army, George met the love of his life Stacie Montfort. They were married in 1990 in Newcastle Bridge, New Brunswick. Together they went to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where George obtained a B.A. from the University of King’s College, Dalhousie University. He then went on to receive a Masters of Divinity from Whycliffe College, University of Toronto in Ontario where their beloved son Jackson was born.

His first Parish was at Hudson Bay/Arbourfield, Saskatchewan where he received his Ordination and Priesting. He also helped to design and build a new rectory during this time. It was in Saskatchewan where their lovely daughter Grace blessed them by completing their family.

After five years in Hudson Bay, the Daley Family moved to Courtenay, BC and the Parish of St. John the Divine. It seemed that building and refurbishing rectories was part of George’s calling, as he also helped to refurbish this parish as well.

Five years later, circumstances led him to accept a position with a Mission congregation in Peoria, Arizona and the family once again relocated. Not long after their arrival in Arizona, signs of George’s illness became evident. After a late December service, he was rushed to the hospital after collapsing. He was diagnosed with brain cancer and underwent surgery a few days afterward to remove the tumours.

The family decided to return to Courtenay, BC for George to recover and to receive necessary treatment for his illness. George was never able to return to work on a full-time basis. However, he was ultimately asked to assist a small group of committed Christians to form a congregation. This congregation became the ‘St Thomas Traditional Anglican Church’. His last service with St Thomas was on July 8th.

George leaves a host of friends and associates. He had a gift for reaching children, youth, seniors, and the marginalized in society. He had a quiet and soft spoken manner about him and loved people. He often struck up conversations with those he met on the street, in coffee shops, or on park benches.

George was very appreciative of the love and support given to himself and his family over the years, especially during his illness. The circle of prayer and good wishes that were conveyed to him day after day was a great comfort to him.

A service will be held for George on Friday July 27th at 2 pm at Piercy’s Mount Washington Funeral Home. In addition there will be a Celebration of Life at Old Windham Church, Simcoe, Ontario prior to the interment of ashes at Lakewood Cemetery. Arrangements to be completed at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, if you are so inclined, George’s Mom and Dad ask that you consider contributing towards the needs in recovery for Stacie and Grace. The cost and of George’s care, mediations, and services over the past 5 years have taken a huge financial toll on the family on top of the constant emotional strain. Stacie’s loving care and commitment to George, especially over the last year, was paramount to George being able to live the remainder of his days in comfort and dignity. A Go Fund Me account named ‘Help for the Daley Family’ has been set up by Stacie’s friends for this purpose. You may also contact Susan Germain at [email protected] for more details or to direct your donations. Contributions to a charity of your choice would also be appreciated.

We, as a family, wish to express our very sincere and heartfelt thanks to:

Todd Gallo of Piercy’s Mount Washington Funeral Home for his caring guidance and help towards Stacie.

Archbishop Shane B. Janzen for his guidance, and for arranging and conducting the service for George.

A very special thanks to Dr Stephen Burgess for his care and attentiveness.

To the Emergency Care personnel, ambulance attendants, nurses, and technologists at the North Island Hospital Comox Valley, for all they did to keep George comfortable and so well looked after, thank you.

To Father Rick and Mary, many thanks for your steadfast love, friendship, and support of Stacie, George and the kids. Most especially your visit when it was most needed, thank you.