On Jan. 26 Karen Patricia (Kakalow) Daley, longtime resident of North Branford, passed away at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford. She was the beloved wife of Daniel W. Daley and loving mother of Erin Daley. Karen was born in New Haven on June 25, 1971, daughter of James Kakalow of West Haven and the late Patricia (Danick) Kakalow.

She was the sister of Greg Kakalow of New Haven. She is also survived by her sisters–in–law Donna Daley and Susan Gennett, and a nephew, Brian Gennett. She was predeceased by her parents–in–law Donald and Shirley (Nichols) Daley.

Karen worked as high school teacher for seventeen years at Masuk High School in Monroe. She was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, and received her sixth-year degree also from Southern Connecticut State University. She was actively involved with her work’s book club and an active parishioner of St. Vincent De Paul Church in East Haven. Karen enjoyed traveling with her family; shopping for the latest bargains; getting her friends together for some fun; and interacting with her students.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. in St. Vincent De Paul Church, 80 Taylor Ave., East Haven. Burial will follow immediately at All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Ave., North Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to Closer to Free, c/o Smilow Cancer Hospital, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.