Donald Daly | Obituary | Salem news

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Summerfield – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald R Daly (67). He went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2023, after complications from a procedure at The Villages Hospital, Lady Lake, FL. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Rachel (Peloquin) Daly and his in-laws, Mrs. Elaine (Daniel) Gagnon, of Summerfield, FL and Richard Peloquin of Lincoln, RI several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Donald is also survived by his maternal aunt, Mrs. Priscilla Bolduc of Beverly, MA and several cousins ​​in the North Shore area and beyond. Don will be missed by countless friends both near and far. Donald was born in Peabody, MA on May 21, 1955, he was predeceased by his parents Roland J and Mary M (Steedman) Daly, their only child. Don lived most of his life on Conant St, in Salem, MA. Don spent his younger days fishing at The Willows, exploring the Essex Institute with his mother, and reading any book he could get his hands on. He was a paperboy, altar boy and in Scouting received the Eagle Scout award with the Silver Palm, in 1971. Don changed his address for the first and last time, in his life, when he and his wife moved from Salem to Florida in January 2020 Donald attended public schools in Salem until High School, when he attended St John’s Preparatory in Danvers, MA, Class of 1973. Donald pursued his love of learning at Gordon College, Wenham, MA, receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History in 1977. Don’s education continued to include attending Salem State College, earning his teaching certificate and Master’s of Arts Degree in History in 1989. After graduate school, Don served the Bostonian Society, for several years and was program director at Boston’s Old State House. Later, he joined Salem’s Essex Institute (now the Peabody Essex Museum) as Director of Education. During Don’s career in museum work, he was actively involved in the restoration of Salem’s Pioneer Village. He continued to serve as site manager during the early days of the project. Don helped facilitate the restoration work of the Village, through his many contacts with living history programs. Many living history participants learned the craftsmanship skills needed to repair thatched roofs, restore stonework, reglaze 17th-century style windows and make new ( antique look) made of steel. Don’s hobbies included reading, researching, cooking, and re-enacting 17th, 18th and 19th century historical events in both military and social interactions to include dancing. Don combined his love of history and cooking and reinvented himself with “Distinctive Dining”. A business he ran providing Period Dinners, which he would prepare in private homes and for Historical venues throughout New England. At these dinners, she would occasionally appear in period costume (which she cut and sewed herself by hand) and give lectures on the day’s topics. As a result, Don became associated with the Paul Revere House in Boston, preparing 17th century refreshments for their Annual Christmas Open House, for over 30 odd years. As an extension of his love of cooking, he left museum work and pursued a career in the Culinary Arts, working as a chef for a few hours for The Salvation Army and later in Corporate Dining at Pfizer Operations in Andover, MA. Unfortunately, Don became disabled in 2010 and had to retire early from cooking. Employers and OSHA often frown on employees working around open flames, such as gas stoves, while wearing oxygen respirators. This did not stop Donald, he continued to do the things he loved with changes. Don’s deep faith in the Lord and the love and support he received from his wife Rachel and the congregation in Christ the Redeemer helped him recognize that his disability was not an end but the beginning of a new chapter. of his life. Don did an interview series on Christ the Redeemer, on Lenten Dishes, and worked with the Hospitality committee on weekend meals, special events and organizing meals to close. He also occasionally volunteers serving food once a month to the homeless at St Peter’s Church in Beverly. Don also keeps himself busy working on a historical research project, which he loves to do. Every time he finds another piece of the puzzle he can’t wait to share the news with his wife (his captive audience). Don continued to be active in the Salem Masonic Lodge, where for over 40 years he was a member of several groups. A former Master of Essex Lodge AF & AM Don also served his fellow brethren in helping prepare, serve and clean up after their monthly dinner. Dons cooking skills will be missed by many. A Celebration of Life for Donald will be held at Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 188 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 10:00 am Interment will be private at Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem, MA

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