Elizabeth J. “Betsy” Daley, age 75

of Weymouth

Elizabeth J. “Betsy” Daley, age 75

Elizabeth J. “Betsy” (D’Olympio) Daley, age 75, of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham, surrounded by her loving family.

Betsy was born in Quincy, to the late Dorothy M. (Bridges) and Hugo L. D’Olympio. Raised and educated there, she was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1968. She later earned an Associate degree from Quincy College.

She lived in Weymouth for over twenty-five years, previously in Quincy for most of her life.

Betsy began her career as a nursing assistant at the former Quincy City Hospital and went on to work as a secretary at the Department of Transitional Assistance in Quincy for fifteen years. She had been retired for many years.

Betsy had a strong Catholic faith. She received all of her sacraments at Saint John the Baptist Church in Quincy and later taught CCD. While living in Weymouth, Betsy was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church and remained a devout Catholic her whole life.

Betsy was a talented cook and baker. She was a skilled cake decorator and took great pride baking cakes for the special occasions of family and friends.

Most of all, she was devoted to her family, especially her children and grandchildren, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments. She cherished time spent with them and the lasting memories they created together.

Beloved wife of the late Philip J. Daley.

Devoted mother of Philip Daley and his partner Elizabeth Lehnertz of Hanover, Kellie A. Butts and her husband James of Weymouth, and Kathleen M. Fernald and her husband Gregory of Holbrook.

Loving grandmother of Daniel J. Daley and Brandon W. Daley; Owen W. Butts and Anna E. Butts; Kenneth P. Fernald, Nina E. Fernald, and Emma R. Fernald.

Cherished great grandmother of Henry J. Leonard.

Dear sister of Dorothea Carroll and her husband James of Weymouth, Donna Messia of Wareham and her late husband Paul, Rosemarie Elder and her husband Robert of Weymouth, Robert D’Olympio and his wife Kate of Kennesaw, Ga., and the late William D. D’Olympio and his surviving wife Kathleen Sherwood of Falmouth.

Betsy is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Wednesday, September 10, from 4 – 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Thursday, September 11, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

For those who wish, donations in Betsy’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.

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  • My heart grieves with all of you. You are such an amazing and loving family.. But I also rejoice because I know you are in the presence of your Savior. . ♥️🙏
    Betsi , you will be missed by so many. We had such good talks about Italian food and great recipes like your signature rum cake~ and childhood memories in our Quincy neighborhood. Love you Bets!!♥️
    ✝️May the Lord bless you and keep you,
    The Lord cause His Face to shine upon you,
    and be gracious to you;
    The Lord lift up His Face to you,
    And give you peace.
    Numbers 6: 24-26✝️

    Numbers 6:

  • Phil, Kellie, and Katie,
    Your Mom and you kids were one of the biggest blessings in our family’s lives. She was an incredible woman and I truly loved her as a sister. I will always treasure the recent visits Auntie Paula and I had with her and all the years we were lucky enough to have her and you kids in our lives. You kids are truly a reflection of her and made her so proud throughout her life.
    She will live in our hearts forever.
    Sadly missed and lovingly remembered,
    Auntie Mary,Uncle Pete, Lisa and Mike and family ,and Marc

  • All my love to you and your loved ones. You are, and were, such a beautiful and special woman. I have so many lovely memories of you and your family. Rest in peace sweet Betsy.

  • May my dear sweet and lovely cousin rest in peace; and her legacy of love with family that will last forever.

  • We are saddened to hear about Betsy’s passing. Betsy and Phil shared an apartment with us until we moved next door. We have many fond memories, they were great neighbors and we enjoyed ‘Little Philip’s’ many visits at our house to play with our oldest son and puppy. Our sincerest condolences go out to your family.

  • Katie, Kellie, Phil-
    Sending you love and strength during this difficult time. I have so many unforgettable memories with you all. I will never forget the beautiful person Betsy was and the difference she made in my life and the lives of so many. Holding you close in my thoughts and prayers. Her love lives on in each of you.

  • Betsy will be remembered with love . Her smile will be a permanent imprint to our memories. She was a loving, kind and caring cousin. Rest in peace. Linda (Bridges) Towne