Born January 24, 1939 in Eramosa County, our dear Nita passed away
peacefully on July 4, 2021 at Hospice Wellington in Guelph.
Survived by her brother John of Edmonton. Predeceased by her parents
Kathleen and Frank Daly, and her sisters Helen and Kay. Beloved aunt to
Jennifer, Derek, Dalyse, Melanie, Andrea, Lisa and Lynda. Nita had 12
great and 13 great-great nieces and nephews.
Nita was a free spirit who lived life on her own terms. She was very
creative, extremely generous, fiercely loyal and spiritual. She loved
Addidas track suits, sports cars and her cats.
Nita began her teaching career in Guelph in 1965 when St. James Junior
High School opened. She would spend the next 37years teaching hundreds
of Guelph students. Her specialties were art and physical education. She
coached many championship girls basketball teams while at St. James. She
developed innovative art courses and designed many sport trophies. She
also taught at St, Patrick elementary school and St. Bernadette
Elementary School. She built house league programs and organized and ran
many inter-school tournaments for both elementary and Junior High
students. “Miss Daly” was appreciated and loved by her students. She
took a genuine interest in every student, showing them kindness and
respect and always exploring ways to bring out their best.
Nita was blessed with many lifelong friends who offered her both love
and support. Many thanks to Arnold, Nancy, Donna, Meri, Betty Ann and
the Mooney family. Special thanks to the kind staff at Hospice
Wellington and Guelph General Hospital.
Nita will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Elora on
Monday, July 12, 2021 at 1 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at the
Basilica of Our Lady 28 Norfolk St. Guelph, on Monday, July 26, 2021 at
9 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice Wellington would be
appreciated by the family. Donation cards are available at the Gilbert
MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Dublin Chapel, 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph
519-822-4731 or online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson