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1938
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2020
Robert Bailey Obituary
Robert Bailey of Portland, CT; born May 12th, 1938, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Hartford Hospital after a courageous battle with but finally succumbing to the Corona Virus. Robert (Bob) was predeceased by his son Robert T. Bailey, his mother Kathryn Bailey, father Robert K. Bailey and former wife Rose Marie Bailey.
Bob leaves behind his daughter Alisa Marie Bailey of Middletown, brother John Bailey of Delray Beach, Florida and Old Saybrook, grandsons Cameron and Kyle Bailey of Haddam, and daughter-in-law Darlene Bailey of Glastonbury.
Bob was retired from CT DOT and enjoyed boating, card games, target shooting and hanging out with his grandsons. Bob was a proud Mason for over 60 years. Robert grew up in Haddam and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High in Middletown. After graduation, Robert became interested in racing cars at Waterford Speed Bowl where he and his cousin Norm Blodgett raced cars in the "Bomber Class". Bob's love of cars teaming up with his brother John, would customize old cars and do backyard repairs at their home in Haddam.
Robert had many friends and will be missed by all that knew him.
At Robert's request, there will be no formal funeral arrangements. Their will be a private service for his immediate family at a later date.
The family asks that everyone be extremely vigilant and careful in light of the current pandemic and that Bob 's memory serves as a stark reminder of this dangerous virus.
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Darlene in-law
April 7, 2020
Miss you every day Butch! I know your having a laugh or 2 with Norm, Bobby, Pop, Your Mom and both my parents - Waldo and Cliff too. RIP love you to pieces.
Donna Jenkinson
April 3, 2020
Uncle Bob was a great guy. Rest in peace
Cheryl Seymour
April 3, 2020
Rest in peace Bob was a great guy. He was funny and had a good since of humor. You will be missed.
Thomas Provencher 3rd
April 3, 2020
So sad to hear of Uncle Bob passing. I will always cherish the memories of part of my childhood growing up in the Bailey household. Rest in Peace.
Becky (White) Godwin
April 2, 2020
Uncle Bob.... May you Rest In Peace. I am so thankful that we were able to reconnect in the recent years and you were able to meet my children. You will always be the best God Father ever.
So sad to see you go but please make sure Dad is behaving on the other side....
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