Barbara “Bonni” Ellen Daly, age 68, of Plymouth MA, died peacefully in her sleep on November 29th at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth.
Barbara was born and raised in Brockton on March 18, 1955, a daughter of the late John and Barbara (Hebshie) Daly and was a graduate of Brockton High School, class of 1973. At an early age, Barbara expressed her love for animals and her sympathetic nature towards dogs, specifically golden retrievers. She was a founding member of the Nautilus Golden Retrievers Foundation. Barbara also worked for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services - Department of Transitional Assistance, with 35 years of service to the state of MA.
Barbara was known for her fun-loving, silly and sweet personality. She loved meeting new people and was always willing to help others. She had many wonderful talents and skills, including gardening and dancing. She also enjoyed music and traveling with her niece, friends and family. She was a kind, compassionate, giving, wholesome woman who had a “knack” with animals. Barbara was always up for an adventure. Her genuine laughter and absolute unconditional love for life was contagious and will be dearly missed by those closest to her.
Barbara is preceded in death by her sister Kathleen Maria Julio (Daly) and her youngest brother Dann Daly. She is survived by her godchild and niece Kristee McCusker and her husband Michael and their two children Joseph and Sydnee of Sanford, NC and her nephew Anthony Julio of Pasadena, CA. She was the sister in law of Joseph Julio of Sanford, NC and Judith-Lee (Cimini) Daly of North Smithfield, RI and the sister of John Daly and his late wife Linda (Donahue) of Halifax and James Daly and his wife Brenda (Laney) of Norwell. She is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held at the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 4-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 8 at 10am, followed by burial in Melrose Cemetery.