Norman E. Dailey

SOUTH WOODBURY:  Norman Elwin Dailey, 66, of South Woodbury died unexpectedly at his home, on Sunday February 4, 2024, following a brief illness.

He was born September 27, 1957, in Montpelier; the son of Clarence E. Dailey Sr. and Eleanor (Brown) Dailey. He attended East Calais public schools and Union 32 in Montpelier.

Following his education, he worked as an auto mechanic and until he retired in 2019, he worked as a carpenter.

Norman made his home in South Woodbury with his companion of 45 years, Cheryle McAllister. He enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing, especially deep-sea fishing, country fairs and refurbishing old cars to enter local antique car shows. On one occasion he won first prize.

Survivors include his companion, Cheryle McAllister of South Woodbury; his mother and stepfather, Eleanor, and Ed Wilson of East Calais; siblings, Clarence Dailey Jr and his wife Joyce, Wendell Dailey and his wife Tracey, all of East Calais, Arnold Dailey of Burlington, Donna Dailey of Williamstown and Evelyn Dailey of West Topsham; 3 aunts, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Norman was predeceased by his father, Clarance E. Dailey Sr on March 22, 1982; and a sister, June Day on September 15, 2000.

To honor his request, there will be no public services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 828, Morrisville, Vt. 05661.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, Hardwick. Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com