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FREEVILLE - John L. Bailey, age 78, of 21 Neimi Road, Freeville, NY, passed away Friday, September 28th, 2007, at the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, after a lengthy illness. John was born in Erin, NY, a son of the late Leon and Rena Blake. He attended school and was raised in Van Etten, NY, before joining the US Army in 1946, serving in Japan. In his early career he was employed at Corning Glass. On December 3rd, 1950 he was married to the former Ruth Elizabeth Morey at Elmira, NY. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey moved to the Freeville area in 1955 when he was employed at Smith Corona until retiring in 1985. He enjoyed country music, camping and mowing with his John Deere tractor.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Ruth Bailey at home; his daughters, Robin (Jeff) Perry of Groton and Kimberley (Jeff) Grover of Spencer, NY; his siblings, Daniel P. (Virginia) Bailey, Sr., Mary Stamp, Lilia Andrus, Janice Chambers, Robert (Joyce) Bailey, Jim Bailey and Donna Lee Smith; grandchildren, Cortney Roberts, Jeffrey Perry, Brittany Perry, Jordan Roberts and Hayden Grover; several in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at the Perkins Funeral Home, with Pastor Bruce Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Glen Cemetery with Military Honors provided by members of the Dryden Veterans Memorial Home Ritual Team. Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Memorials are graciously directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 441 West Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.
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Robin Perry
September 11, 2023
John, Dad, taught myself and his grandkids how to repair things out in his garage. My son is very creative like his grandfather. We miss you so much Dad enable to talk to you about issues or problems to solve. Papa or Pop was your name given to you by your grandchildren that totally adored you. The day that you left us is coming up and I am not looking forward to that day. Love you, Dad!
Sheila Abbey VanDeWeert
October 1, 2007
Sorry to hear of the passing of John, he was a very special person. Take care and God bless you all.
Elwood Laird Jr.
October 1, 2007
Donna and I will miss you Uncle John. You always had a way of putting smiles on everyones face.
Theresa Conklin(use to be Cortright)
September 29, 2007
Ruth, I am so sorry to read of the loss of John. He was so special in so many ways. I only worked with him through family and childrens services. But enjoyed every minute of it. I was kind of upset when they took him away and gave me someone else. I thought about you guys often and was going to stop by. But didnt get a chance too. SO take care ruth and hopefully sometime soon I will stop by.
September 29, 2007
my thoughts are with you please contact me if there is anything i can do your neighbor nancy alfreds
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