WHITEFIELD – Phyllis A. Daley, born Dec. 27, 1932 in Chelsea, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. She was the daughter of Fred and Beatrice (Oban) Campbellton.

She was married to Vance Daley who passed away in 2011. She was a graduate of Gardiner High School and Kennebec School of Commerce. She worked at the Hallowell Shoe Co., Gardiner Shoe Co., and Central Maine Power Co. She retired from Central Maine Power in 1991. She also worked for years teaching horsemanship and different seats of riding. In the 1950’s she worked with the Civil Defense spotting planes.

In the 1960’s she worked with the Red Cross where she taught many groups First Aid including the Police and Fire Departments.

Phyllis was President of the Maine Trail Riders and the Central Maine Kennel Dog Club. She served on the Board of Directors for the Maine Horse Association and managed the AAA Horse Shows for about 10 years.

She liked being busy doing all kinds of arts and crafts, painting, making blankets and crocheting. She also liked bowling, square, and round dancing, boating, fishing, water skiing and swimming.

Phyllis loved working with horses, teaching to ride, trail ride and passing on the knowledge about horses to others. Her biggest love was her Shelties (Shetland Sheep dogs). She liked training, showing and above all, loving them, especially her beloved Missy Mae.

Phyllis is survived by brothers Billy and his wife Debby, Frank and his wife Jennette, sister Betty McKay, sister-in-law Gloria Campbellton; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Fred, mother Beatrice; and her brothers, John, and Dennis.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, with a funeral service following at noon, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery, in Gardiner.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com