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William Bailey Obituary

BAILEY-William Charles Of Fort Erie, passed away at the Douglas Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband to Catherine Alice (nee Gesl) Bailey; devoted father of Elizabeth (Paul Scheidemann) of Williamsville, William Charles Bailey (Rick Kline) of Buffalo, Daniel F. Bailey (Sherri) of Williamsville, James N. Bailey (Agnes) of East Amherst, Susan C. Lantow (the late Shep) of Ennis, Montana and Mary M. Schneider (Peter) of Charlotte N.C.; also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother of Norris W. Bailey, Jr. (June) of Kenmore and a sister Patricia Nemett of Alliston, ON. as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Muriel Drake. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 1:00 PM at St. Michael's R.C. Church, 310 Central Ave., Fort Erie. Interment of ashes St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, donations may be made to the donation Dept. of Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo N.Y. Arrangements entrusted to the Fort Erie Chapel of the DAVIDSON FUNERAL HOMES, 21Wintemute St.

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 13, 2007.

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Ronald Luczak

November 20, 2007

Dear Bill & Ric: Please accept our sympathy on your loss. May your memories help you through the difficult days. Your Dad is watching over you now.
Ron Luczak & Michael Boland

kathy perry

November 19, 2007

Dear Dan & Sherri and Gracie.
Losing a loved one is terribly hard, tho as time passes one can start smiling about all the wonderful times that were shared. Always remember that they are watching over us and are always there for our thoughts in a comforting way.

Feldman Family

November 18, 2007

Dear Bailey Family,

Our thoughts are with you during this painful time.

Love,

The Feldmans

Susan and Stefan Cohen

November 18, 2007

Dear Cathy and Family,
We would like to express our sincere sorrow at the passing of Bill. We had such wonderful talks in Ft. Erie and of course in Longboat Key last spring. We will miss him very much.

Paul Giglia

November 16, 2007

To my dear friends Dan and Jim and the entire Bailey family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was a classic and a good God fearing man. May his soul rest in peace.

barb (jordan) weber

November 15, 2007

Dear Mary and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, no time is easy, especially the holiday season. Remember all of the good times you had with your dad and cherish those memories. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Mary Kay Finn

November 15, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Mary Hurley

November 14, 2007

Dear Kathy,
When my mother was sick, you wrote "thinking of you, and the memories." The sentiment was perfect. The Hurleys now are remembering you, and all the Baileys, at this sad time.

Ellen Woodworth(Mahoney)

November 14, 2007

Dear Mrs.Bailey and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Bailey's passing. He was truly a wonderful man. I still have fond memories of your annual 4th of July parties on Wallace. He will be missed.
May god bless all of you.

Michele Ryan

November 14, 2007

Dear Bailey Family, I am very sorry for your loss.We are thinking of you with sympathy and understanding that words cannot express. God bless you, Michele and Charlotte Ryan and family

Janet Vallone

November 14, 2007

How sad I am to hear about "Uncle Bill". My deepest sympathy to all the Bailey clan. I will remember his wonderful personality and grateful spirit. I will especially remember him as a friend.

Bradley Mattar

November 14, 2007

The Bailey Family,
We are sorry to hear about Bill. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Love,
Brad and Terri

KYLE COLES

November 13, 2007

Dearest Bill and Rick, God's Love surpasses all understanding. Do know as one door closes another opens. My thoughts are with you and your great family at this time of sorrow. Peace and Blessings,
Kyle Christopher Coles

Beth Ackerman

November 13, 2007

Dear Bill and Rick
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Beth (Fontanese) Ackerman, Lolo's friend

Maryann Alvarez

November 13, 2007

To Kathy and all the Bailey Family,
Thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathy upon the loss of this wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jose' and Maryann Alvarez

Bill Sunderlin

November 13, 2007

Dear Bill & Ric and Family,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your dad. We know he struggled for a long time and fought like a trooper. Nothing we can say will ease your pain but know you are in our prayers and understand the loss of a loved one and father.
All our love.

Mary Lynn Illos

November 13, 2007

Dear Baileys, "The Earth has lost and Heaven has gained an incredible man of God" Words are not adequate to express how sorry I am about your tremendous loss. His legacy is that he left the world such a better place by giving us the gift of his children.He has touched my life and I will always be thinking of him. God Bless all of you. Love, Mary Lynn

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