William (Bill) Henry Bailey (Buffalo Bill) of Center Barnstead passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his daughter Lisa, son Tim and nephew David, on Monday March 8, 2021 at Catholic Medical Center. Bill was born on May 4, 1941 in Concord N.H. to parents Yvette M. (Audet) Bailey and Robert Bailey. He graduated with a nursing degree and worked at New Hampshire State Hospital for more than 35 years.

Bill loved people! He had many friends and was known for his kindness and compassion for all.

He would not hesitate to help anyone in need. He was a gregarious soul and always had a joke or a quick witted come back. Bill continued to throw "one liners" out to his nephew David, right to the very end.

Bill is survived by his daughter Lisa M. Bailey-Audet of Freedom Maine, his sonTimothy W. Bailey of Manchester N.H., and his three beloved granddaughters, Michaela Wirth of Portland Maine, Elianna and Olivia Wirth of Freedom Maine; his sister, Sheila F. Ross of Concord NH, who has been taking great care of Bill for the past 2+ years, they were like two peas in a pod, (The Wonder Twins); his brother, Charles (Chuck) Bailey and wife Estelle Bailey of Sierra Vista AZ; sister in-law, Mary Jane Bailey; many nieces, nephews and many friends including a close friend Skip Heath. He was predeceased by Marlene Bailey his ex-wife and life-long friend; his mother, Yvette M. Bailey; his brother, Robert O. Bailey and his sister, Karen M. Bailey.

We are postponing services until the summer; a Catholic Mass and celebration of life will be coordinated in June 2021.

In lieu of flowers Bill loved a good hot cup of coffee and a donut. Please indulge yourself with a coffee and donut in his honor, he would love that. (Plain donuts were his favorite).

Assisting with arrangements is the Cremation Society of New Hampshire. To view Bill's online tribute, send condolences to his family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Concord Montior on Mar. 16, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for William Bailey

16 Entries

Ruth Long

March 12, 2024

Great person and neighbor. He will always be remembered and missed.

Heide Girard

November 23, 2022

I´m so sorry for your loss. I just learned that this wonderful man has passed away. Bill was someone you could bear your soul to. He would listen, help and console. You could count on him to give it to you straight. He spread kindness and joy to all he encountered. I will never forget this beautiful man and the countless acts of kindness to myself and my family. I recall on Christmas when we were in financial straits and he bought my children´s Christmas presents. He will be deeply missed. With Love and great sorrow, The Girards

Kathleen Hedstrom

March 25, 2021

Dear, Sheila, Chuck, Estell, Mary Jane and all of Bill's family. I want to express my sincere sympathy to all of you. I first met him when he visited an elderly lady in Barnsted and she so loved his up beet attitude. May Bill rest in peace. I am having a mass said for him at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
on April 17th at 4:30

Cindy Ouellette

March 21, 2021

Sheila, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you move through this tough time in your life. You were very good to your brother and I know that God celebrates that goodness and love.

Mary Holmes

March 20, 2021

Lisa and family, so very sorry to hear of our fathers passing, hold him close to your hearts and he will always be near. Sending you all prayers at this time.

charles I. Goodale Chied of Campus Police and Manager of Telecommunications (Ret.)

March 19, 2021

I enjoyed working with Bill, he was always kind and was a great teacher. We were both involved in the Orientation of new employees and what a great Ambassador he was as he spoke about the hospital. I will see him up yonder.

Allison Pratt Pinkham

March 18, 2021

Tim and Lisa and family so sorry for your loss. Oh I remember Bill sitting at the table with his coffee. Our family gatherings! Hugs to all. Allison

Ruth Long

March 17, 2021

Great neighbor will definitely be missed

A.M. Durant

March 17, 2021

Safe travels to you, Bill, as you embark on another great adventure

Chuck goodale

March 17, 2021

Bill was an amazing instructor and was always there to help. The world has lost a great man.

Diane Whittemore

March 17, 2021

Bill was a Terrific instructor, easy to talk to , great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

walter Bond

March 17, 2021

I worked with Bill for decades at NHH, his sense of humor and compassion will always be a great memory. He Trained me and countless others to take care of people at the Hospital and was exceptional at it.

Patricia Cotton

March 17, 2021

We are so sorry to hear about Billy. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family.❤
Pat (Nyhan) and John Cotton
Barnstead,NH

Kellie Heath

March 16, 2021

Lisa & Timothy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I miss the phone calls from your dad. He was a good friend.

Lorraine Ellis

March 16, 2021

I had the pleasure of working with Bill at my first State job, way back in 1984. So generous, so funny - a joy to be around. From his stories, I feel like I also know his family, especially granddaughter Michaela. My condolences to all.

Karen Keller-williams

March 16, 2021

I am so very sorry. Bill was such an enjoyable person. Met him in 2008 whenI moved to Beaver pond Dr. Condolences to the family.

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