Gregory Charles BAILEY

1952 - 2021

Peacefully, on Friday November 19, 2021 our dear Greg passed, ending a thirty year battle with Parkinson's. Greg was predeceased by his brother Robert Malcolm Bailey and leaves behind his wife Babette, daughter Dayna (Adam), son Alexander (Virginia), three grandchildren Ethan, Heidi and Oliver, sister Olive (Franz) and brother George (Ellen) and many nieces and nephews. Greg was dearly loved by his family and friends. Greg was the son of Emanuel and Violet Bailey, born on July 30, 1952 in Niagara Falls. He graduated From Canadore College in 1976 as a commercial helicopter pilot. He then began his adventures in many remote areas of western Canada and the high arctic. Greg had achieved Class One Helicopter Instructor early in his career, training pilots across the country and locally at Niagara Helicopters - that's where he taught Superman to fly! His career in aviation included a position as Airports Officer, Keewatin Region NWT (now Kivalliq Nunavut, and Ft. Smith region NWT,) and manager of the Niagara District Airport!
Greg graduated from Guelph University in 1990 and shortly after became the manager of The Winter Festival of Lights, and equally glamorous and exciting career. He loved working with the many, many, passionate volunteers, park and city staff, business owners, tourism professionals and affiliates. With Greg's help the festival grew to include the televised new years party in Niagara Parks, a partnership with Disney, the Night Parade, weekly fireworks, and several local events. Grounded long enough, his final preflight check is done and he is flying off on his next big adventure.