James Daley

Mr. James G. Daley Sr., 84, of Hopkinton died March 12, 2025, at Beaumont Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Westborough after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Donna M. (Rand) Daley.

Jim was born in Middletown, New York, the son of the late James H. Daley and the late Helen M. (Strubble) Daley. He was a graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School in Milford, class of 1958.

In 1960, Jim began working for the former New England Telephone Company, where he worked for six years. From there he achieved a journeyman and master electrician’s license. He also obtained a construction supervisor and master pipefitter’s license. With those licenses in hand, he began his career with J.G. Daley Electric & Refrigeration Construction Inc.

While operating his company, Jim was involved with the operations of ice houses in Milford, Brockton and Brookline, as well as for numerous companies. After 45 years of dedication to his clients, he decided to retire.

Jim grew up in Milford and resided in Whitinsville as well. For the past 43 years, he had been a resident of Hopkinton. He was a member of the Maspenock Rod & Gun Club, the Gravely Tractors Club of America and the NRA. He loved to vacation in Bermuda, the Bahamas and Marco Island, Florida.

Along with his beloved wife, he is survived by his son, James G. Daley Jr. of Seattle; his daughters, Holly Marie Daley and husband Steve Barney and children Stephaney Barney and Remi Barney of Sterling, and LynnErin Daley and partner Matt Lane and son Brayden Lane of Petoskey, Michigan; his stepson, Paul R. Lorentzen Jr. and wife Tiffany L. Lorentzen and sons Reed Lorentzen III and Riley Lorentzen of South Grafton; his sister, Helen Hildreth of Dennis; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to extend their condolences to Jim’s family on Tuesday, March 18, from 4-6 p.m. at Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford, followed by a prayer service at 6 p.m. A collation for family and friends will be held immediately after the prayer service. In accordance with Jim’s wishes, cremation will follow the prayer service.

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