Daley, James Francis, 72, of Pine St., Antigonish, died July 24th, 2015 at St. Martha's Regional Hospital.

Born on March 12, 1943 in Canso, he was a son of the late Vincent and Amanda (Munroe) Daley.

Jim worked at Bethany in his early years. He started working for Michelin in 1972 and remained there until he retired 13 years ago. He enjoyed watching hockey and going to his son's and grandkid's hockey games, as well as volunteering with the Junior B Bulldogs. Jim had a love of bowling and playing cards (losing was not his strong suit). He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Clara (Pettipas), his daughters Brenda Daley, William's Point and Marlene Archibald, Antigonish; son Steven (Natasha née Zinck), New Glasgow; sisters: Sarah (Eldon) Halloran, Guysborough; Marion (Donnie) Sampson, Little Dover; Irene (Al) Newell, Canso; Regina (Michael) Hamer; Fredericton, NB; brothers: Howard (Vivan), Whitehead; Emmitt (Marilyn), Margaree; grandchildren, Keith Daley (Terry Jordan) with daughter Charleigh, Bradley Daley, Laurie Archibald, Bobby Archibald, Ethan Daley, and Avery Daley.

Predeceased by sisters Isabelle and twins Moira and Marrisa.

Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home 135 College St. Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 1:00pm in St. Ninian Cathedral with Reverend Donald MacGillivray presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com