John K. Bailey

Though distance kept us apart, I always looked forward to visiting my Papa Jack "grandpa" in Florida. He and Nana were the quintessential grandparents-welcoming, loving, and full of warmth. Anytime we visited they would make my favorite breakfast casserole, take us for beautiful walks at the beach or to see the manatees. My grandpa had the perfect mix of humor and seriousness; he never failed to check in on my studies or work when we talked on the phone, but he also kept us laughing with his...

My name is Henry Tetreault and my wife´s name is Marylou, Of course John in true fashion re-named me "Ish" and my wife´s G-F then would be forever "Betty Joe" I started working John & Nancy at age 16 as his Mechanic & Bodyman, to us John and Nancy were the "King & the Little Lady" but they soon became so much more. When I say "Worked" it was more like an experience I´d end up loving for a lifetime. John was a combination of Billy Jack from the movie to John Wayne with Elvis rolled in to...

Jack was a great father-in-law. Intelligent & fun. He welcomed me into the family with open arms. One day, early on, Jack, Joy, Mark & I were sitting on his back deck. Nancy & Jan were inside. Jack was demonstrating how to drink flaming shots. Glasses empty, throw it back fast. Throw it back fast, so the flame extinguishes. Ok. Good to go. Jack went first with the flaming shot. Again demonstrating the proper technique. Then it was my turn. I think my aim was a little off. Most of the flaming...

Aunt Nancy , Elaine , Bruce and Joy , i want to offer my Love and support to each of you for the loss of Uncle Jack . I have so many wonderful memories that I will treasure forever . I always loved my trips to Florida to visit but also treasured our many phone conversations over the years . I valued Uncle Jacks advice on many subjects and I followed his lead of moving to Florida after retirement . Uncle Jack had a way of making ordinary activities fun and memorable . Every year I looked...

My sweet sister Nancy, Bruce,Elaine,& Joy, my love, thoughts & prayers are with you all. I have so many good memories of times spent together. It was always a lot of fun especially on holidays. I'll never forget the chirping bird on the Christmas tree that Jack would play to us over the phone! Jack always had a great sense of humor and was a kind & thoughtful man. He will be missed but not forgotten.