Nina Ethel Daly

Nina E. Daly (nee Stafford-Wetmore) was born in Rockingham County, North Carolina on November 22, 1918. Her parents were John and Ada Stafford-Wetmore. She was the fourth of nine children. Nina proudly served in the US Army during World War II in the WAAC and transitioned into the WAC when that occurred. She met the love of her life, Robert Daly, while they were both stationed at Camp Sutton, NC. Nina and Bob wed on November 5, 1944, in Monroe, NC. During their married life, Nina and Bob lived in Hazel Park, Royal Oak, Armada, Bay City, and Grand Rapids. They had five children: Russell, Kaye, William, Ann, and Jean. Later in life Nina moved to Sterling Heights and then Macomb Township. Nina was involved in her church as a Deacon, and in many other capacities. She joined Speedwell Presbyterian Church in Reidsville, NC as a young lady. She was a long time member of John Knox Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. When she moved to Sterling Heights, she joined St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church. Nina was a Girl Scout troop leader, neighborhood chairman, and member of the Council board in several different GS regions, such as Michigan Waterways, Mitten Bay and Michigan Trails. She had a lifetime membership and was a Girl Scout for over 70 years. Nina was honored with Legionnaire of the Year in 2010 and a lifetime membership in the American Legion, by Neil Fonger Post #179. She was also active in Church Women United and served as a FISH volunteer driver for over 30 years. She stopped volunteer driving when she reached 90 years old. She received the Valiant Women Award from Church Women United and the Thanks Badge from the Girl Scouts USA. She was a recipient of the Honorarium from Presbyterian Women USA in recognition of her Christian Service from the women of John Knox Presbyterian Church. Nina and her sister Mildred married brothers, Robert and William Daly. For many years they shared a farmhouse in Armada with their five children along with Mick & Bill and their two children Robert and Nancy. It was a wonderful life Nina was pre-deceased by her daughter Jean, her husband Robert, her son-in-law Christopher and her granddaughter Melonie. She was also pre-deceased by her sister Mildred, brother-in-law William and nephew Robert. She is survived by Russell (Jerrie) Daly, Kaye (Dale) Dulimba, William (Ann Seaman) Daly, Ann Greene, and Nancy (Edward) Miller. Also surviving is her sister-in-law Shelby Wetmore, granddaughters Roni (Joseph) Pittiglio, Jennifer (Allan Evans) Daly, Rosalynn Munroe, grandsons William (Melonie) Fischer, Isaiah Acker, and Lou Dulimba. She had a number of great grandchildren; among them were Monica, Nicholas, and Antonio Pittiglio, Daniel, Suzanna, and Benjamin (Julia) Neri, Samuel and Matthew Fischer. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who were all very special to her. The family would like to thank Hearthstone Communities and the wonderful caregivers who so lovingly took care of her in her final year. A graveside service with military honors is being planned for this spring. Memorial donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation or Wounded Warrior Project.

Nina Ethel Daly

November 22, 1918 - January 12, 2024