William J. McDaid age 81 of Canton passed away December 29th at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lexington, he was raised in Dorchester and graduated from the High School of Commerce in Boston. As a young man Bill was proud of the fact that he earned the designation of an Eagle Scout. He attended Boston College and served in the Army in the Honor Guard in Washington DC during the Korean War. He ran the family Insurance Business, McDaid Insurance, in Canton for over 40 years. Bill has lived in Canton since 1966 and was an active member of the community. He served on the Canton Housing Authority for over 30 years, was a member and past Chairman of the Town Democratic Committee, a member and Past President of the Ponkapoag Civic Assn, a member of the Edgewise Club and a member of the Canton Rotary Club. Beloved husband for 55 years of Jane A. (Kennealey). Father of Linda A. McDaid of CA, Jennifer Garbuzinski of North Attleboro, William J. McDaid of NY and the late Edwin A. McDaid. Brother of John McDaid of Lynnfield and the late Winifred O’Connor, James McDaid and Sally Allen. Grandfather of Michael J. and John P. Garbuzinski of N. Attleboro. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Thursday 3-7 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Friday morning at 10. Burial Canton Corner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Moebius Syndrome Foundation P.O. Box 147 Pilot Grove, MO 65276.