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Dani Daly Obituary

Dani Lynn Daly passed away on February 25, 2014, at age 54, after a brief illness. Dani Lynn was a loving mother to Matthew and a devoted wife to her husband Jim. She touched and inspired those around her. She was a gentle woman who was fiercely loyal to family and friends. Her positive outlook on life was admired by all who knew her.

Dani Lynn was born in Athens, TN and grew up in Woodfield, Baltimore, and Gaithersburg, MD. She graduated from Gaithersburg High School and Frostburg State University. She worked for Xerox, Radio Shack and Keyboard Communications before dedicating her life to family. In recent years, Dani Lynn enjoyed working for MCPS providing for special needs students at schools in the Damascus area.

Throughout her life, Dani Lynn was involved in many activities including PTA, the Damascus United Methodist Church, and all of Matthew's sports teams. Dani Lynn also worked with Concerns of Police Survivors during National Police Week and, through that work, provided comfort to family members and affected coworkers of officers who died in the line of duty.

Her friends meant the world to her and she loved to share her beach at Kitty Hawk with all of them, especially the HAWCs. A simple movie night, a last-minute happy hour, or a quiet breakfast at a diner, all had meaning when she shared it with friends.

Dani Lynn is survived by her parents, Rev. Ralph and Sally Posey of Lakeland, FL. She was a loving sister to Susan, Karen, Steve, and Caroline and a fun-loving aunt to many nephews and nieces. Jim's family became her family when she and Jim married and her love for Jim and Lois, Tom, Laurie, and Leslie and their families was evident throughout her life. Dani Lynn was predeceased by her infant son Patrick, and the two are now reunited.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Damascus United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Washington Regional Transplant Community, 7619 Little River Turnpike, Suite 900, Annandale, VA 22003-2628 or online at www.beadonor.org.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.molesworthwilliams.com


This obituary was originally published in The Gazette (Gaithersburg, MD).

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Published by The Gazette (Gaithersburg, MD) from Mar. 4 to Mar. 31, 2014.

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March 31, 2014

So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort grant you peace.

N S

March 20, 2014

My sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope. Isiah 25:8.

Carol Garriques

March 10, 2014

May your prayers give you strength and your memories be pleasant. Know that your loved one is not suffering. Psalms 146:4

Carol Garriques

March 9, 2014

You have my sincere sympathy. May your prayers give you strength and your memories bring you comfort. Your loved one is not suffering. Psalms 146:4

Sue Constantinides

March 8, 2014

Dani Lynn was such a special lady. She was a good friend and role model to everyone around her. We all loved her and she will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort to you.

March 8, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Losing someone we love in death can be the most difficult thing to have to deal with. Reflecting on the promise God gives to see Dani again can bring comfort.-John 5:25

March 7, 2014

Jim, Matt, the rest of the Daly family, and the Posey family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dani Lynn was an amazing woman, a wonderful friend, a devoted mother, and a loving wife and daughter. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of her. We had so many good times together. My most favorite memory is Dani Lynn sitting on the floating dock in the sunshine in Summer Harbor, Maine. She shared one of her favorite places with us, and we loved every minute of it. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tina, Bob, Bobby and Tim

jim and cathy weaver

March 4, 2014

Jim and Matt, We were so sad to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Angela Cruz

March 4, 2014

What a special tribute to a wonderful woman. I'm sure she will live on in the hearts and minds of all that she touched. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.

Alan & Lisa Hinde

March 4, 2014

Jim,
I just today learned of Danni Lynn's passing. Words will never describe the love between the two of you that you will hold in your heart forever. Jim may God wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this time in your life. Lisa and I send our prayers and condolences. Call me if you need anything or need to talk.

March 3, 2014

Jim and Matt, Thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family during such a difficult time. So sorry to hear about Dani. She was such a wonderful person. I enjoyed every minute working with her during all the years at police week. Know if you need anything we are here.

Rose & John Wilkes

Wanda Bagarus

March 3, 2014

Jim and family. I wanted to send my condolences on the passing of Dani. I worked with her during the KCI days. I did not know her well but she gave her all to her job and was well thought of by those reporting to her as well as her peers. I will keep you and Mat in my prayers. It is very hard at the moment but you have wonderful memories going forward.
Wanda

March 3, 2014

I was sadden to hear about Dani Lynn. I remember her fabulous laughter and her positive outlook on everything. Matt and Jim, may your fond memories be eternal.
Lynne Courtney

D McCarthy

March 3, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you during these difficult days. (Psalm 83:18)

March 3, 2014

To Jim: My deepest sympathies old friend. May you find strength and comfort in the love you two have for each other. Jim Snow

March 3, 2014

I,m so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May memories comfort you and prayers strengthen you as our heavenly Father gives you the courage to endure the days ahead. 2 Thess. 2:16,17

Barbara Myers McGuire

March 2, 2014

Jim, so sorry to hear about your loss.. Such a difficult time for your whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Barbara

March 2, 2014

Jim, so sorry to hear of Dani's passing. I did not know that she was ill. Thinking back to the days when you two were first dating and the wedding and those happy times! Her courageous spirit through the medical issues and her strength and positive outlook throughout! A wonderful woman, wife and mother . My deepest sympathies.
Jim Hennessy

Ali Gaylord

March 2, 2014

Jim & Matt:

Dani Lynn was a wonderful person. Everyone who knew her loved her. I am so sad to hear of her passing. My prayers are with you both.

March 2, 2014

Dear Mat, my former Ceramic student at DHS,

You have been very fortunate to have loving, caring & devoted parents at your side throughout your young life. As your teacher I noticed early on in our time together that you are unlike most students, for you have very special qualities about you which make you stand out among your peers. You Mat are caring, kind, respectful, talented in art and on the ice playing hockey and you are a HUGE Caps fan!

Even though I have worked with your mom, it was not until you became my student that I had the pleasure of speaking with your mom who clearly was a loving, devoted, prideful parent and a kind and caring co-worker.

Your mother seemed to always be flitting around the hallways at DHS moving from one special needs student to another, always with a big beautiful smile on her face and a spring in her step. Nonetheless, I would stop her repeatedly to update her on your progress in our class (a perk I felt she earned being in the same school as her son). I could not in fact resist sharing stories with your mother because you were such a wonderful young man to have around and to interact/teach with. Just a most genuinely kind young man! Your mom seemed to enjoy hearing all about your creations & your Potter's Wheel adventures :)

It did not take long for me to figure out WHY YOU were so kind and overly considerate....you have had a wonderful upbringing! You are a fine example of your mother & father's exemplary qualities. Your pride, respect and admiration for your father's police work tell me that you very much love your Dad. Your sweet comments about you mother and how much you admired how tough she was when it came to fighting her illnesses was touching and showed your love for her was big!

You will be in good hands Mat with your father and all the wonderful family & friends who love you. Reach out to these individuals during your grief and throughout your life. Know that you are well loved in ways you may not even realize!

My heart goes out to you and your family at this most sad time. Continue to make your parents proud Mat! Keep up the work as a dog sitter and continue to love and work with your dog Katie; animals have a keen ability to make us humans feel better when we are sad.

You are always welcome to come visit DHS. I enjoy our visits :) Take care. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Sincerely,
Mrs. G (Gretchen Goldsmith)

March 2, 2014

Jim my deepest condolences on the passing of your wife Dani. I will keep you and your son Matt in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe price. Leesburg, Va

March 2, 2014

Jim I am keeping you and Matthew in my prayers and wish you both peace and love from all your family and friends at this difficult time. Dani lynn will be missed!

Wayne Fryer

March 2, 2014

Jim and Matthew, I am saddened to learn of the passing of Jim's wife and Matthew's mother. As I offer my condolences, I will pray that God will shower you with the support of family and friends and His comfort and peace.

Cherise Brawner

March 1, 2014

My memory of Dani Lynn is of a gentle, kindhearted, loving person. I always enjoyed seeing her at DES over the years. Her support and devotion to all who knew her was remarkable and her words were always kind. My thoughts and prayers to her family and dear friends. God bless.
My deepest sympathy,
Cherise Brawner

Liz Williams

March 1, 2014

Jim there are no words. Dani was such a gentle soul when we all worked together so long ago......how beautiful her kindness continued throughout her life. You were blessed to find each other again in your twenties. Prays and God's blessings to you, Matt and all your family.
Liz Williams

March 1, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for the entire family.

Steve Matthews

March 1, 2014

Jim and Matt,
My heart goes out to you and your entire family. God Bless.
Dave Senires

Pat Bohrer and Roy Green

March 1, 2014

Always a smile! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.

D. C.

March 1, 2014

May the God of comfort be with the Daly family as you mourn the loss of your dear love one.

Steve Colferai

March 1, 2014

Jim and Matt, please accept our heartfelt condolences as you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May Dani rest in Eternal Peace.

Steve Colferai and family

Betsy Davis

February 28, 2014

Jim and Matt
My heartfelt sympathies to you. Many thoughts and prayers. We are here for you always. Betsy Davis

Ed and Teri Trybus

February 28, 2014

Jim and Matt, we are so sorry to hear about Dani! We will miss talking to her when we walk the dogs in the neighborhood. She was such a pleasant lady! Please except our condolences. ????

Jeanni Galloway

February 28, 2014

You are a wonderful lady. I will always remember the fun we used to have at Epworth. Love to all the Poseys, Dalys, and other family members.

Sharon Olyniec

February 28, 2014

Miss you Dani! My condolences to Jim and Matthew and the rest of the Posey and Daly family. I will pray for your comfort during this time.

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