Dale E. Daniels, age 79, of Brockton, Mass., died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Nancy M. (Burke) Daniels. Born and raised in St. Johnsbury, Vt., the oldest child of James E. and Bertha B. (Cook) Daniels, Dale had been a resident of Brockton since 1970. He had previously resided in Brighton for several years. A 1952 graduate of St. Johnsbury Trade High School, Dale worked at Raytheon his entire career. He began work at the Waltham plant while still in high school and interrupted his job to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Dale loved all sports and had been a coach for many years for Brookfield Little League and Brockton Youth Hockey. He was a collector of sports cards and enjoyed reading. He was a great story teller and loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children: Donna M. Stack of Middleboro, Mass., Kevin D. Daniels of Ridgewood, N.J., and Mark R. Daniels of Brockton; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; his siblings: Rodney E. Daniels of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; Nathan J. Daniels of Somers, Conn.; Janet M. Daniels of Hanover, N.H.; John C. Daniels of St. Johnsbury, and the late James A. Daniels. Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte 123) Brockton, Mass., Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.