Thelma A. Daley

July 1, 1934 - August 1, 2014

WEST STEWARTSTOWN — Thelma Ann “Fimmie” Daley, 80, of West Stewartstown and formerly of Colebrook, passed away on Friday evening, Aug. 1, 2014, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, after a long period of declining health and with her family at her side. She was born in West Stewartstown on July 1, 1934, the daughter of Wesley and Ethel (Hall) Shallow. She grew up in Bungy, attended schools in Colebrook and was a 1952 graduate of Colebrook Academy. One of Colebrook’s most well-known and best-loved waitresses, Thelma worked at almost every eating establishment in the area over the years, including the Speedy Chef, The Balsams, the Colebrook House, and the Sutton Place. Her regular customers and even the transient diner were (almost) always happily subject to her witty banter and unique style. Thelma also worked at the Blossom Shop, and was well known for her love and talent in local flower gardens. She enjoyed finding all the area’s yard sales, as well. Thelma, with her sisters, was a founder of the local Christmas Council, and she was always working to help anyone in need. She is survived by her three children, Jan Corliss and husband Phil of Canaan, Vt., Julie Daley of Concord, NH, and Michael Daley and wife Andrea of Walpole, NH; seven grandchildren, Kristian Corliss and wife Marina, Benjamin Corliss and wife Analia, Devon and Ethan Daley, Hannah and Mariah Cochrane, and Alexis Brown; two great-grandchildren, Camila and Ian Corliss; as well as many nieces and nephews. Thelma is preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Klebe and Elseia Richards, and a brother, Wesley Shallow. Calling hours will be on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A memorial service will be on Monday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook with The Rev. Paula Fletcher and The Rev. Marlyn Neary co-officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Thelma may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o Rosemary Mulliken, Spring St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.