KENNETH ALAN BAILEY

I have been helping Ken with his computer since we became neighbors at Village of Oxford. He was not a fan of the computer but I got him up to speed and have been helping him out every since. He was a good friend that I would help as often as he needed. I had no idea that things took a turn for the worst until yesterday. I last spoke to him on 12/31/2019 and now I will never speak to him again. Ken, you have taught me a couple things or two about my crazy ways. I will always remember you as a...

I had the good fortune of attending Friends Select School from 1968 through 1974. Master Ken was the Director of Athletics along with being the Varsity soccer coach and Varsity wrestling coach. He had a profound impact on me and my entire class throughout the years. He was unique and he always took the time to listen to each of us when we thought we had the next great idea for how the sports programs could be advanced.

I will miss Master Ken being here among us. I've always felt...

Ken took my silver splash class and when I first started teaching 7 years ago, he helped me become a better teacher. He always had thoughtful feedback on my teaching style and became one of my most frequent participants. He had a wonderful sense of humor and put up with my jokes. He always said something positive after every class! I will miss him every day.

I only knew Ken for a few years through Calvary Church. He always had a smile on his face. His seat in front of me will be empty which makes me sad. He would often tell me stories of being on the rivers. RIP my friend. My condolences to his family

I met "Teacher Ken" in 1986 when I started teaching at Friends Select School. I enjoyed being his colleague and friend for 12 years there. Ken was always full of life and energy. He loved teaching, coaching, and canoeing. He also played the piano beautifully. He was a happy, positive person and a pleasure to be around. I learned so much from him. His presence in this world will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

A poem for Ken:

Kwonishi

We strapped into the pontoon plane, and the engine roared to life, deafening.
We steadied ourselves in the rattling belly, as the beast sprayed across the surface
And groaned airborne
Alone in our thoughts we arced over the Canadian wild rivers and woods,
The loud hum lulling us into this leaving
Of everything behind

Punched down, rippling the smooth river:
untied the canoes, transferred the supplies, and paddled to...

To the extended family of my dear friend Ken Bailey, I offer my deepest condolences and prayers for peace.

Ken's passing came as such a shock to my wife and I, especially after thoroughly enjoying his company recently. We were celebrating the 40th anniversary of the National Canoe Safety Patrol together, an organization dear to his heart. He was his usual joyful and caring self, surrounded by his second family of over 70 whitewater rescue patrollers. Ken was a stalwart member of NCSP...

"Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this trying time, we wish them strength and may the God of all comfort give them all the support and courage needed.

To the extended family of my dear friend Ken Bailey, I offer my deepest condolences and prayers for peace.

His passing came as such a shock to my wife and I, especially after thoroughly enjoying his company recently. We were celebrating the 40th anniversary of the National Canoe Safety Patrol together, an organization dear to his heart. Ken was his usual joyful and caring self, surrounded by his second family of over 70 whitewater rescue patrollers. Ken was a stalwart member of NCSP...