March 29, 2020
ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY – Dorothy “Jane” Daily, 78, of St. Lawrence Park Road, passed away peacefully, late Sunday evening, March 29th, at her home.
She was born May 18, 1941, in Hillsgrove, PA, daughter of Howard and Lucretia Bryan Stoner. She was one of 16 children. She married Kenneth “John” Daily, on October 24, 1959 in Syracuse, NY. The couple moved to Alexandria Bay in 1973 when they purchased the Alexandria Bay Big M grocery store. The family still owns and operates the store to this day. The couple was always known for their kindness, generosity and dedication to the community. Mr. Daily passed away on January 3, 2013.
Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, at her home on the River.
Jane is survived by her son, Kenneth John (Arlene) Daily, Valrico, FL, her daughter, Diane (Brian) Willix, Theresa, NY, her grandchildren, Maloree, Chelsee, Cierra, Chad, Cassidy, Conner and Rylie, great grandchildren, Lauren, Willow, Addison and Saylor, her siblings, Joyce, Nancy, Ben and Rick, and her close friends Dorothy and Shirley, the three musketeers.
Besides her beloved husband, John, she was predeceased by her son, Rick, her sisters, Shirley, Caroline, Joanne and brothers, John, Roy, Earl, Guy and Bill, as well as three other siblings who died as infants.
Services will be held at a time to be announced in the future, at the Reformed Church of the Thousand Isles. Burial will be in Barnes Settlement Cemetery, next to her husband, John.
God bless you will be greatly missed you and John were great bosses
Diane and Brian – please accept my love and prayers for you mother and your family!
Ken, Diane and families;
our deepest condolences to you and your families
Wayne and Brian Farrell
RIP Mrs. Daily
Diane. Brian and family,
I am so sorry to read of your Mom’s passing.
She was a wonderful lady. Please know you
are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane, Ken & Families,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
We are very saddened to learn of the passing of Jane Daily. We send our thoughts and prayers to the family, Kenny and Diane. Dad and John were so close and that was a very specialy relationship. We are always so thankful for all the Daily Family does for the Alex Bay community. With our love, Jean Berry, Peg (daughter) and Steve Hale and Family