Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
New London, Connecticut
Apr 29, 1940 – Dec 16, 2022
Noank- James “Jim” F. Bailey passed away on December 16, 2022, after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Hartford on April 29, 1940, to Charlotte Sperry and Harry Bailey. He moved to Poquonnock Bridge in 1943 and picked a lot of potatoes at a young age at the Ackley Farm for spending money. He graduated from Robert E. Fitch High School where he loved sports and was the captain of the basketball team.
Jim worked for Pfizer for 27 years and when he left in 1986, started his business, U.S. Glass, finally retiring in 2000.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Hoffman Bailey, son Michael and wife Lisa, of Gales Ferry, daughter Jamie Garcia, of Lake Worth, FL; brother Bruce and wife Sun, of Uncasville, Sister-in-law Carolyn, of Groton; Grandsons, Tony Ryan Garcia and family of Conroe, TX; and Cory James, of Gales Ferry; two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to our neighbors Jeri and Larry Comstock for their kindness.
Jim was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Russell and Gilbert, and grandson Jonathan Smith.
Jim loved his kids, enjoyed his garden, cooking, eating, drinking, golfing, and being with family and friends. Our crazy world has lost a good, kind person. We miss him.
Per Jim’s wishes there are no services. Donations in his memory may be made to the Groton Food Bank/Social Services, 2 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340.
Read MoreI was Jim's barber for the better part of 20 yrs and enjoyed his sharing of recipes and turduckin stories.
Bradford Charles Jr
September 16, 2023 | Other
To Bruce and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all.
Cherrie (Morton) Buscher
January 12, 2023 | Orlando, FL
Part of the Pfizer softball team, Jim was always a welcome sight and had many friends. Tom Estabrooks
Tom Estabrooks
January 03, 2023 | Work
Rest In peace Mr. Bailey. Always made me smile
Christopher R
January 02, 2023 | Friend
Mary: Jan and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the recent passing of your husband, Jim.
John Hardink
December 31, 2022 | Pawcatuck, CT | Friend
Jim´s family, we thank Jim for all his hard work on the farms. you are in our thoughts and prayers. Peg Ackley and Family.
Peg Ackley
December 31, 2022 | Friend
From back in the day, at Pfizeralways with a smile ! Always looked forward to seeing you at Sneakers! Never made it to the dinners or Sunday services, heard they were the best!!!
May you read in peace. Our hearts ♥ and prayers to Mary and the family.
Lisa & Charlie Sizer
December 30, 2022 | Groton, CT | Friend
Jim and I were good friends at Pfizer. We enjoyed a lot of good times together. My sympathy goes out to his family.
GERRY ANTOGNOLI
December 29, 2022
Jim and I have been friends since kindergarten and he was , by far, one of the nicest guys I have ever known. RIP buddy.
Phyllis (Kaiko) Gorra
December 29, 2022 | School