Obituary for Harold James Bailey
The family of Harold James Bailey, 91, of Minto, NB sadly announces he passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023, at home. Harold was born on January 30,1932 to Frank and Minnie (McMann) Bailey.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Eunice (Stewart) and their children, Daryl (Cheryl), Ron (Kathy), George (Caroline), Kevin (Anne) and Liz (Mark); grandchildren, Courtney, John, Nicole, Katlyn, Madison, Daniel, Robert, and Sara; two great-grandchildren Brooke and Brynn; sisters, Greta (Roy) and Lena (Larry); many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends.
Besides his parents Harold was predeceased by his infant son Gary and oldest daughter Barb (Norman); grandson Ryan; brothers, Robert (Clara) and Donald (Marie); sister Lois (George).
Harold was a hard worker. He was employed in the logging and sawmill industries until his retirement. In addition to handling firewood, he enjoyed gardening and sharing his crops with family and friends. Dad was very family oriented. He enjoyed being home or attending family gatherings surrounded by food. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm from the United Baptist Church of Minto with visitation prior to the service from 12:45 to 1:45 pm and a reception to follow. Family request everyone to wear a mask please. The funeral service will be live streamed through the church’s YouTube Chanel “Minto Baptist Live Stream”.
Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations made to the United Baptist Church of Minto Cemetery Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are in the compassionate care of Chipman Funeral Home & Crematorium (506-339-6612). Memories and condolences may be shared through www.chipmanfuneralhome.ca.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Eunice (Stewart) and their children, Daryl (Cheryl), Ron (Kathy), George (Caroline), Kevin (Anne) and Liz (Mark); grandchildren, Courtney, John, Nicole, Katlyn, Madison, Daniel, Robert, and Sara; two great-grandchildren Brooke and Brynn; sisters, Greta (Roy) and Lena (Larry); many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends.
Besides his parents Harold was predeceased by his infant son Gary and oldest daughter Barb (Norman); grandson Ryan; brothers, Robert (Clara) and Donald (Marie); sister Lois (George).
Harold was a hard worker. He was employed in the logging and sawmill industries until his retirement. In addition to handling firewood, he enjoyed gardening and sharing his crops with family and friends. Dad was very family oriented. He enjoyed being home or attending family gatherings surrounded by food. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm from the United Baptist Church of Minto with visitation prior to the service from 12:45 to 1:45 pm and a reception to follow. Family request everyone to wear a mask please. The funeral service will be live streamed through the church’s YouTube Chanel “Minto Baptist Live Stream”.
Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations made to the United Baptist Church of Minto Cemetery Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are in the compassionate care of Chipman Funeral Home & Crematorium (506-339-6612). Memories and condolences may be shared through www.chipmanfuneralhome.ca.