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Carla Bailey Obituary

Carla Armorgan Bailey

POUGHKEEPSIE - Carla Armorgan Bailey, 37, of Poughkeepsie, died Monday, November 11, 2013 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad on August 17, 1976, she was the daughter of Carlisle and Angela Ellis Armorgan. Carla earned her Bachelor's Degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, FL and holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. On May 6, 2002, in Napa, California, Carla married Todd C. Bailey. Carla was employed at IBM in Fishkill from 2003-2012, most recently as Project Manager.

Carla was the devoted wife of Todd Bailey of Poughkeepsie; loving mother of Spencer Bailey of Poughkeepsie; dear daughter of Carlisle and Angela Armorgan of Trinidad; sister of Karen (Ian) Alleyne and Michael (Nicole) and Stephen Armorgan, all of Trinidad; and numerous nieces and nephews. Carla also leaves behind an extended family who adored her and many dear friends and colleagues.

Visitation will be Friday, November 15 from 5-8 pm at Parmele, Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Ave., Poughkeepsie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, November 16 at 9:30 am from St. Martin de Porres Church, 118 Cedar Valley Rd., Poughkeepsie. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

If so desired, memorial donations may be made in Carla's memory to Breast Cancer Options, 101 Hurley Ave., Suite 10, Kingston,NY 12401 (breastcanceroptions.org); Metavivor Research & Support,Inc. 1783 Forest Drive #184, Annapolis, MD 21401 (metavivor.org); or Stand Up To Cancer, File 1224, 1801 W. Olympic Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91199-1224 (Standup2cancer.org).

If you would like to send the family a condolence and for directions, please visit www.HudsonValleyFuneralHomes.com

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, 2013.
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She's truly a beautiful soul. God's blessings to the Bailey family.

Arvind Kumar

November 18, 2013

We have been friends of Graham and Sheryl for almost thirty years. Although we only met Carla once, we have always heard of her warmth, spirit, and strength. She was truly loved and admired.
We have followed her courageous fight with Hope and prayers. She has truly been an inspiration to all of us.

Firm & Joan Weaver

November 17, 2013

Dear Carla, I only spoke with you a few times, however you touched me with your irreverent spirit, smarts and beauty. You were really a special person, and I will carry your memory always. Rest in peace.

Robin Lopez

November 17, 2013

She will always be remembered by all of us who cared for her as a lady of great faith, great courage, great spirit, great heart: the singular Beauty that is Carla will always be with us. Go with G-d, Carla, and thank you for gracing my life.

Hannah BrooksMD

November 16, 2013

Carla was a joy. Her smile brightened our days and is terribly missed. Todd and family, you are in our prayers for strength and comfort.

Kevin & Cyndy Warren

November 16, 2013

My thoughts go out to Todd and Spencer. Carla was such a lovely lady - she always had a smile on her face.
It is such cruel fate that she is no longer with us.

Stephen Fox

November 15, 2013

A wonderful, warm and caring human being has left us with a void which will be difficult to fill. I am so glad that our lives intersected. Will always remember you for your strength as you battled your cancer. Deepest condolences for Todd and Spencer.

Anita Madan

November 15, 2013

Todd, Spencer and the entire Armorgan family, kindly accept our deepest condolences. Carla was such a wonderful, friendly and genuine person - earth's loss, Heaven's gain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God's loving peace and comfort surround you during this difficult time and always.

Niyi Odeniyi

November 15, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of Carla's family. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her can only say she was a beautiful person both inside and out. Carla, you taught us all to be better human beings..thank you. God truly received an angel in you.

Stephanie Kondas

November 15, 2013

Todd and Spencer, we are all keeping you in our prayers. The world is dimmer now that a beautiful ray of sunshine has left and gone to heaven.

Kevin Petrarca

November 15, 2013

Carla could light up a room like no one else I know. Her shear intelligence, wonderful wit, and sunny disposition brought the warmth of her native Trinidad into the lives of all of those of us that were fortunate enough to know her. Our deepest sympathies go out to Todd and Spencer.

Kirk and Erik Berridge

November 14, 2013

My heart is heavy knowing this beautiful kind women has left this earth. My deepest condolences to the Bailey and Armorgan families. Made God give you strength in this time of need.

Maria L Brown

November 14, 2013

Carla was truly a lovely lady, always upbeat and full of life; caring for those all around her. She will be greatly missed; our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and
loved ones. -Stuart and Nancy Beck

Stuart Beck

November 14, 2013

Carla was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was witty, incredibly funny but very human. She had a wonderful spirit -- making you feel loved and always at ease. There are few people who are this genuine and this truly loving. Todd and Spencer were at the center of her life. I am sure she left them at peace with an abundance of her love. May she rest in peace. She will be missed.

Angela Lamberti

November 14, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy to the Bailey and Armorgan family. My prayers are with you all. Know that God makes no mistake. He wanted Carla as an Angle.

Julius Lambright

November 14, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy to the Bailey and Armorgan family. My prayers are with you all. Know that God makes no mistake. He wanted Carla as an angle.

Julius Lambright

November 14, 2013

Condolences to the family.

Christina and Georgios Vakas

Georgios Vakas

November 14, 2013

I feel honored to have meet Carla. What an amazing spirit and inspiration.
My prayers are with you Todd, Spencer, family and friends during this difficult time.

Arthur Gasasira

November 14, 2013

My deepest and sincere sympathies to the family.

Karl Duvalsaint

November 14, 2013

Todd and Spencer, both of you are in our prayers. Carla was a beautiful wife and mother. We will remember her always.

Percy Gilbert

November 14, 2013

Carla was an inspiration to us all. We will cherish the memories of her positive outlook on life and her unquenchable spirit.

-Percy Gilbert

November 14, 2013

Carla, thank you for being such a gracious, wonderful, funny, and inspiring friend. Will miss you.

Todd and Spencer, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort in these days to come.

Maria Aloya Trybalski

November 14, 2013

Carla was an energetic presence wherever she went. You could not meet her without remembering her. She will be sorely missed.

Robert Katz

November 14, 2013

Carla was a shining beacon of hope and joy throughout her life. She will be dearly missed by everyone who was blessed to know her.

Goodbye dear friend.

Steven Moskowitz

November 14, 2013

Todd - my heartfelt sympathies to you and family. Kathleen Gilman

November 14, 2013

To a beautiful lady who always had a smile on her face... May God Bless you and your loved ones. Rest in Peace Carla.

Brian Terralavoro

November 14, 2013

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