MIDDLETON- Mr. Daniel R. Grimes 87 of Middleton, beloved husband of Carmela (Pascucci) Grimes, died Sunday March 9th, 2014 at the Rogers Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Born in Malden, he was the son of the late Harriet (Barker) Grimes. He was raised and educated in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School. An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Grimes had been employed for United States Postal Service for over 25 years and at the time of his retirement, he had been employed at the U.S. Postal Facility at Logan Airport in East Boston. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Daniel was an avid sports fan and a truly dedicated New England Patriot s Fan. His love and dedication to his family was always first in his life and he will be deeply missed. In addition to his loving wife of 60 years, Daniel is survived by his devoted daughter, Anita Brown and her husband Rodney of Berwick, Maine, his loving sons, Daniel Grimes and his wife Maureen of Amesbury and Michael Grimes of Middleton, his six cherished grandchildren and one dear great grandchild, his brother Walter H. Grimes of Dunnellon, Fla and several nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral will be held from the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (rte 62) Danvers, Wednesday, March 12th at 8:15 A.M. followed by his funeral Mass in St. Richard Church, Forest St., Danvers, at 9 A.M. Relatives and friend's invited. Burial in Oakdale Cemetery, Middleton. Visiting hours Tuesday, March 11th from 4 to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Daniel's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuenralservice.com