Melvina "Mel" Daly Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Melvina Daly Saginaw, TX Melvina “Mel” Daly (neè Legault) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. You may have known her as Mel, Aunt Mel, or Mrs. Daly. If you were lucky, you called her Mom, Grandma, or GiGi. Born on December 8, 1930 to Joseph and Leonie Legault, Mel grew up one of twelve children: Jacqueline Hamell, Jacque Legault, Madeline Polus, Mary Jane Jablonski, Margaret Hathway, Georgette Whiting, Francis Daly, Joe Legault, John Legault, Dan Legault and Ona Fleig. She spent her youth in Glens Falls, NY where she attended St. Mary’s High School and graduated in 1949. In 1952, she married her soulmate John F. Daly. For 49 years, their marriage was filled with laughter, adventure, and seven children: John Kevin (Lori) Daly of Virginia, Mark (Lisa) Daly of Texas, Jill (Jeb) Hamilton of New York, Jacquie (Steve) Steinbach of Florida, Kathi (Will Green) Daly of New York, Lisa (Michael) Colegrove of Texas, and Jeffrey (Paula) Daly of New York. For 27 years, their family moved across the U.S. and England to support John’s career with the U.S. Air Force. In their retirement, they settled in Queensbury, NY to be near their families including her surviving in-laws Leonard (Corky) Daly and Joy Legault, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. John and Mel were overjoyed by the arrival of each of their grandchildren: Kim (Mike) Farrell, Courtney (Geoff) Hale, Christy (Lance) Matthews, Alex (Patrick Hanley) Daly, Logan (Will) Seward, Ian Hamilton, Casey (Mike) Paliulis, Ryan Hamilton, Michelle Steinbach, Brandon Steinbach, Kara (Leah) Brome, Zachary Lalonde, Malissa (John) Young, Mia (Andre) Martinez, Michael (Cristina Bravo) Colegrove II, and Regan (Jason) Morency. After the heartbreaking loss of John in 2001, Mel considered it an unexpected blessing when she met her companion of 15 years, Glenn Lunt of Queensbury. Mel and Glenn spent their years together hosting holiday dinners, singing Irish ballads, and wintering in Florida at her daughter Jacquie’s home. They also became “GiGi” and “Papa Glenn” to their beloved great-grandchildren: M. Keane Farrell III, Julia Farrell, Genevieve Hale, Bronwen Hale, Joey Matthews, Tom Matthews, Reid Seward, Kennedy Seward, Delaney Seward, Fox Paliulis, TJ Steinbach, Khloey Steinbach, Savannah Young, Aurora Young, Michael Colegrove III, Noah Morency, and Allie Morency. Mel moved to Saginaw, TX to spend her remaining years being lovingly cared for by her youngest daughter Lisa and son-in-law Mike. She was surrounded by family and supported by Vitas Healthcare. Special thanks to her nurses Michelle Fusella, Kristen O’Neal and Ryan Goer for their care and kindness. Mel experienced great loss in her life. In addition to losing her husband John, she said sorrowful goodbyes to youngest son Jeff, grandchild Colleen Daly, great-granddaughter Bailey Young, all eleven of her siblings, and her companion Glenn. Despite all this, Mel still believed that life was beautiful. Mel was a social butterfly and the life of the party. At every family function and celebration, people gravitated towards her. She loved playing (and sometimes cheating at) cards and Scrabble, and enjoyed golfing, bowling,crocheting and bocce ball. Mel also loved to sing and dance, watch soap operas, and spoil her family with penny candies. Later in life, you could find her spending time with friends at Warrensburg Schroon River Campsites and the Queensbury VFW. Mel was incredibly resilient. She loved fiercely and unconditionally. Her home was welcoming, filled with the smell of home-cooked meals, and the sound of her whistling a tune. She leaves with us with her wisdom, compassion, and extraordinary ability to know when someone needs a hug. Mel’s family imagines that she has been joyfully reunited with her two great loves, family and friends. We can only hope Heaven has windchimes, garden gnomes, and a campfire. If Mel were here, she would want to take this last opportunity to remind you of some important things: First is that every day is a good day. She would want you to sing (even if it’s off key) and laugh more (especially at the salty jokes). If given the choice to ‘sit it out or dance,’ always dance. Most important, remember that you were her favorite, and she loves you more. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 4 until 7 p.m. at Regan Denny Stafford Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Rd., Queensbury, NY following NYS guidelines. Funeral service will be held privately for the family. Interment will be held privately at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Vitas Healthcare (6100 Western Pl. Suite 800, Fort Worth, TX 76101).

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December 8, 1930 - November 3, 2020

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