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Edward Lawyer
September 9, 2018
Simon was my basketball coach my freshmen year (JV) I was just sharing with my daughter how impressive he was as a coach and teacher (and kicker!!) I am so sorry for your loss. He helped me learn to respect others and be a part of a team. I am thankful for what he gave to me and my fellow students.
Sincerely,
Ed Lawyer USM 94
MD JD MS
Dan Drummond
September 27, 2007
To the Bailey family and to USM:
My wife Sarah, my daughter JJ, and I were on an island off the coast of New Hampshire when we received word of Simon's death. The news gutted us. Our only solace was the fact that we were attending a family retreat conference courtesy of the UCC, Sarah's denomination, and were surrounded by the kind of natural beauty Simon would have appreciated as well as a prayerful community that he may have enjoyed.
We continue to pray for Mary Lou, for Lauren and Allison, and for all of our former USM colleagues and friends who soldier on this year without Simon's happy and honest company.
I'll never forget Simon and what he brought to the school community -- humor, thoughtfulness, kindness, serenity, and a perfect competence that made everyone around him (not to mention the school itself) seem more grounded and valuable. He never drew attention to his contributions, but instead allowed everyone else to shine. Such generous people are rare, and we count ourselves privileged to have known him in this life as long as we did.
Thank you, Simon. We miss you. We love you. And by following your model of professionalism and of generosity, we hope to honor you and your memory for the rest of our lives.
With love,
Dan
(USM College Guidance 2000-2005)
Ross Hauk
September 21, 2007
During the years I worked at USM Simon was one of the people I remember most. He was a wonderful person. May god be with you in these times of need.
Sara Yagobian Goldsen
September 12, 2007
Mr. Bailey always made me laugh, and even got me to do some work every once in a while. I have aspired to reach his level of dedication and ability to reach kids who would much rather be somewhere else in my own teaching career.
USM has lost a great teacher.
Jennifer Wertheimer
September 6, 2007
Dear Bailey family,
Mr. Bailey felt like a friend to all of us because he was so genuine, kind, and funny. I am terribly sad that he is not with us anymore. He made a difference in so many lives, and I feel so fortunate to have known him. My thoughts are with you.
Paul Greeney
August 31, 2007
I was disappointed that I was out of town and was not able to attend the services for Simon. So, today's Tribute to Simon was important to me as it gave me a chance to share with so many the myriad of thoughts and emotions that come in such a time of grief.
When I think of Simon, I think of him as the keel of the Upper School ship that kept our course even and stable. He was always considerate of issues teachers would bring to him. I never felt intimidated to ask Simon to help me solve an issue with a student, whether it was a schedule, a behavioral issue or an academic concern. What I remember most about Simon is that no problem ever seemed to be a big deal to him, and he often could come up with suggestions on the spot. Most of the time when I needed to deal with Simon on an issue, rather than call or e-mail him, I would make a point of just dropping in to his office because he was always so welcoming and willing to tackle things right away. And, Simon always had a thank you, and very often when it was I that should have been thanking him. Simon really was the "nuts and bolts" guy here. Along with his incredible skill at taming the Blackbaud scheduling beast, Simon's fingerprints are found on so many of the details that helped us take care of business. All of us at USM have lost a valued administrator, a cherished colleague, and a good friend. Simon, it is an understatement to say that we will miss you!
Mary Lou, Lauren and Allison, please accept my deepest sympathy for your tragic loss.
The Argalls
August 29, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bailey family. Each Argall child loved and appreciated Mr Bailey so much as a teacher. He will be missed.
Ken Smith
August 22, 2007
Simon was a good guy. He was kind and sincere, the type of person who would never stoop to the obnoxious remark or the cheap verbal shot. And Simon was certainly no backstabber. I always felt that he was being completely up front with me and that he was telling all parties the same story. Moreover, when Simon had something unpleasant to tell me, I always felt that he was making an extra effort to tell me in a manner that would be least hurtful. I know that my loud mouth was an irritant to him (and perhaps to a few other people!), but he would always try to turn down my volume by slowly putting his fingers near his mouth. I appreciated that, but of course I didn’t speak any less loudly. He also didn’t like for me to use the word bloody, and I rarely did, but I still don’t know exactly why. He had a finely tuned sense of humor that was, in my mind, a lot closer to Prince Charles than Benny Hill. He took our Brit banter like water running under a bridge, and he would usually go for the delayed comeback. And I simply loved the way he said words like contravasy and shedule.
Simon’s classes were full of activity. Though his students were not always focused, almost all were involved. He loved geography, and he was definitely looking forward to being a big player in the global studies program. By the way, he also didn’t see any viable much less interesting way to connect Milwaukee with the world, and I will miss his reassurances that there isn’t any! Simon was a successful advisor because he had the quality of avuncularity. In the famous ill-fated advisor appreciation assembly of a few years back, Simon’s advisees spoke of him like a trusted older relative. And I am sure of this. Simon found retreats just as well, let’s just say, as tedious as I did. I can remember my first senior retreat at Camp Snyder. Simon and I were walking through the woods at about 10 p.m. looking for three or four guys. I couldn’t see Simon, he couldn’t see me, we couldn’t really see anything, and we suddenly had a brief meeting of the minds: “What the hell are we doing?”
Two qualities made Simon a very good administrator. He was a master of detail. I never heard of one mistake he made in scheduling. So I guess he didn’t make any. He also had a catalogue of information about students that usually lent weight to the correct analysis about a student’s success or difficulty. Simon was also a master of the under-reaction. Existing in our own rather closed environment inevitably leads to a loss of perspective. The result is a lot of mole hills turned into mountains. Simon didn’t succumb to this tendency. He seemed to realize that these incidents were all just a series of skirmishes that would soon pass. And perhaps I am wrong, but I don’t think he carried his job home.
That was a blessing for him.
Simon’s death is a great loss to his family, his friends, his colleagues, and his school.
One can speculate about what he could have done had he lived. But I suggest that we should just be happy for knowing Simon and for all the things he did for us.
Jane Tesch
August 21, 2007
This is a devastating tragedy first and foremost for Simon's entire family, especially his wife, children, and parents, to whom I extend my deepest sympathies; but the tragedy reaches far beyond to the hundreds and hundreds of lives he touched at University School. Simon brought USM a singular and extraordinary caring warmth, a gentle sense of humor, wisdom, and a great gentility. I am among those who feel priveleged to have known and worked with Simon. It seems incomprehensible that he is gone; it is difficult to imagine USM without him and the grace he brought to it. My heart goes out to family, friends, the school...indeed, a world without Mr. Simon Bailey and his humble greatness in it. God bless you, Simon.
Karoline Steckley
August 21, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
I feel lucky to have had Simon as a colleague, mentor, and friend during my time as a teacher at USM. His presence, supportive advice, and especially his sense of humor were a unique part of what made USM a great place to work. He was a model for what good education is all about. Some of the best things I know about people I learned from him. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
Gene Rotberg
August 16, 2007
Our family was deeply saddened in learning of Mr. Bailey's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and colleagues. Our children were honored to have Mr. Bailey as a teacher.
Jasmine & Jehan Hamedi
August 15, 2007
Little difference does it make whether we think of Simon Bailey at USM in 1997 or in 2007. His warm, welcoming demeanor, his humility, his inspirational stories, and his drive to make certain his students have the tools necessary for success...transcend time. He touched our lives not only as a mentor, but also as a person--an immensely kind, at times goofy, and always considerate person. Following his example, we reach out to others in the best interest of our community and our loved ones. We pursue our goals, shrugging off the ever-looming chance of failure. Like Simon Bailey, we do so with a smile. We are thankful to have known him, and he will remain in our hearts, continuing to transcend time.
Meg Nurre (Class of '01)
August 15, 2007
To the Bailey Family:
I was deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Bailey's passing. I remember his kindness to me when I entered the USM realm as a high school junior. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie (Bae) Huh
August 15, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
I also sat in the first 7th grade Geography class taught by your father and husband some 22 years ago. Upon hearing this sad news, the image of a moustached and ever smiling "Mr. Bailey" scoffing at American football and musing other 'American quirks' immediately came to mind. Rarely do we encounter teachers who are both passionate about their subject matter and genuinely concerned about the young people they teach; Simon Bailey was both. My heartfelt condolences to your family.
Elizabeth Nelson
August 15, 2007
Mr. Bailey, as I knew him at University School, was a close friend and advisor. He was a wonderful man and I cannot express how terribly sad I feel knowing that he is no longer with us. Simon left an important impression on me when I was a young adult, and I will never forget his memory. My most sincere condolences to the Bailey family.
Marguerite Ransom
August 15, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
We were saddened to learn of your loss. Although we just met Simon last year, his friendly smile and open spirit left a positive impression on us as a family. He was obviously a wonderful asset to the USM community. You will all be in our prayers during this difficult time.
Andrew Watry (Class of '95)
August 15, 2007
The number of entries in this guest book is the real tribute to Simon Bailey's excellence in both personal character and teaching ability. I wish the best of luck to his family in coping with this great tragedy.
Ed Wucker
August 15, 2007
Words fail for such a great loss, but we say them anyway, out of respect and concern: I am so sorry for your loss. Although I knew him for only a year, it was apparent that Simon was a very good man, a wonderful human being. May his soul, indeed, walk in the hills he loved.
Ed Wucker
Tom Mussoline
August 15, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Simon was a great guy who will stay with us forever. I know that I will miss his smile and his laughter. You will be in my thoughts.
Lisa Ladd
August 14, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
Mr. Bailey was one of the first people we encountered in the Upper School when Caroline was a Freshman. He was always kind, cheerful and welcoming, and worked hard to help Caroline get the classes she wanted.
We are very sorry for your loss.
The Ladd Family
Lynn McDonald
August 14, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
Words cannot express the shock and sorrow I felt when I read the letter from USM yesterday. Although my children have graduated (Andy & Jamie Hamilton '03 & '06) and I'm no longer around USM, I know that Simon's ready smile and friendliness will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy Walter
August 14, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
I had the pleasure of being a student of Mr. Bailey both in the classroom and on the soccer field. I will always remember him as a great teacher and coach who brightened the day of everyone walking through the halls of USM.
My thoughts are with you,
August 14, 2007
Mary Lou,
I was sorry to hear of your family's loss. Just remember that many are thinking of you and your family at this time.
Kathy McIntyre (Oconomowoc, WI)
Vera, David and Michael Ryder
August 14, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about this terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr Bailey was a great person and we enjoyed hearing his British accent. It made his stories even more colorful. Mr Bailey will be missed terribly.
Poppy Scheibel and Family
August 14, 2007
Dear Bailey Family:
Simon was a unique being whose humor, kindness, and vibrant spirit evoked joy from all with whom he engaged. One could only feel his gentle nature, and we were fortunate to have been touched by his goodness. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Tom Doerr Jr.
August 13, 2007
I have fond memories of Mr. Bailey as my middle school geography teach. It is a sad day for all of us that knew him, but not nearly so much as for his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
Valerie Lapins and Brian Black
August 13, 2007
Dear Mary Lou, Allison and Lauren,
Our family was shaken and saddened by the passing of "Mr. Bailey". Our daughter Stephanie was new to USM her sophomore year (2 years ago) and our son Michael was new to the school last year as a freshman. In both instances Simon was such a great help to us in figuring out the kids' schedules and making our transition to USM pleasant and welcoming. He always had a smile and a kind word for us when we'd run into him at school, and Michael and Stephanie thought so highly of him, as every student I know did. You and Simon are in our thoughts and prayers.
Valerie Lapins and Brian Black
Zijian Yan
August 13, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
I will never forget the support and charm that Simon Bailey provided. He enriched my high school years through his teaching, advisement, and encouraging smiles in the halls of USM. He will be greatly, terribly missed.
My prayers are with you,
Jessica Russell Berring
August 13, 2007
Mary Lou:
May you and your girls be comforted by God's wisdom, the love of family and friends and by the love and respect your husband Simon left you here on earth. Remember that you are not alone and as time passes he will be with you.
Matt Nink
August 13, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
It was an honor and pleasure to work with Simon. He was a great mentor to me and a true believer in Global Education. His loss will be felt deeply, yet his legacy of positive energy and pursuit of the summit inspires many of us to climb on. I will miss him and take strength from all the gifts he gave me in our work.
Cary Hiller
August 13, 2007
Mary Lou,
I am so very sad to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
- - Cary
Pete Duback
August 13, 2007
Bailey Family,
I sat in the first class that your husband and father ever taught at University School - 7th grade geography. I remember being in awe of him almost immediately. He was a great teacher, and also a wonderful person with a gigantic heart. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Martin & Lenni Canell
August 13, 2007
Mary Lou and family,
We send our deepest sympathies for your sudden loss of Simon. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joy Schultz
August 12, 2007
Dear Mary Lou, Lauren, and Allison:
I am so sorry for your loss. I am shocked and feel at a loss for words. I have always appreciated Simon as a friend and collegue. My heart hurts for you all so much. I am thinking of you.
Joy Schultz
Vikas
August 12, 2007
Bailey Family,
My parents called me today to tell me the sad news. My parents rarely remember much about any of my teachers, but they do remember an incident from 7th grade. I got sick at a retreat and had to come back home. The fact that my parents mistakenly thought it was Mr. Bailey who drove me back speaks volume about the trust and appreciation they had in your father for how much he did actually help me out that day when he called them.
My personal experiences with Mr. Bailey are similar. Mr. Bailey truly cared and wanted to help students. That same trust and dedication carried into the classroom. I learned an amazing amount about the world through his class, and I credit him for most of my knowledge of the world. He never viewed his job a chore, and enjoyed teaching and helping students along with not just their education, but their lives. His memory will live on.
Will Piper
August 12, 2007
Dear Bailey Family-
I had the honor and privilege of knowing Simon both as “Mr. Bailey” as a student in the Middle School and as "Simon" as a colleague and fellow member of the USM history department. As a student Mr. Bailey stood out as a teacher who embodied fairness and treated myself and all others he encountered with gentle compassion and thoughtful care.
As a colleague, I always looked forward to Simon’s good humor, warm demeanor, quick wit, and creative spirit at interdivisional department meetings. This past school year I had the pleasure of collaborating with Simon and brought him into my 5th grade world cultural geography class as a guest presenter talking about mountain climbing. Watching Simon talk about his experiences and engage both myself and my students with his stupendous stories and charismatic charm showcased what a tremendously inspirational educator Simon Bailey was.
I truly feel blessed to have had "Mr. Bailey" the teacher and to have gotten to know Simon as my colleague and friend. Please know that my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.
Jim and Bonnie Lund, parents of Jonathan USM grad 2003
August 12, 2007
Simon's legacy will truly live on with us, as we remember the total giving of himself to the students and families of USM. It was very important to Simon to notice and acknowledge even the small mundane occurances in everyday life. I remeber parent teacher conferences and how he always encouraged each and every student. We will miss him but he will be forever in our hearts. Our prayer are now for his family, may God hold you close and keep you in his care.
August 12, 2007
Most people knew Mr. Bailey as a great teacher but we were lucky enough to get to know him as more than that when he became the faculty advisor for the USM cricket club. He devoted much of his free time on Firday afternoons to be active with the club. Mr. Bailey gave more to us than we ever could have asked for. He joined us for most of our meetings, providing us with his humor and experience. He was always involved, whether he was umpiring, batting alongside us, giving us advise, or helping us to learn the intricacies of the rules of cricket. After one of his trips to England, he even brought back authentic cricket gear for us to use. We really appreciated the extra effort that he gave us. The two years of playing cricket with Mr. Bailey allowed us to get to know him in a way that many students at USM might not have been lucky enough to experience. We're glad we have these happy memories of Mr. Bailey and we could never thank him enough for everything he did for us and for the USM community.
Phil Kowalski, Hanif Hussaini, Jim Seesel, Jake Spiegel (USM ’05)
Janine Smith
August 12, 2007
Simon touched each of us with his enthusiasm and caring attitude as teacher, coach and friend. We wish we had been able to say "thank you" to him.
Janine and Bruce, Sierra, David and Ali Smith
Jonathan Dill
August 12, 2007
As John Donne wrote, any man’s death diminishes me, but Simon was not just any man and we are all severely diminished today. Simon was a friend in the truest and most beautiful sense of the word. Always positive, cheerful, helpful, committed, and reaching out, Simon was a wonderful teacher for us all just by being his natural self and a model friend and person. Through his freely offered friendship, he enlivened, enlightened, and ennobled us and our passage without requiting any kindness in return. Perhaps the measure of a good life is not only how deeply one will be missed but how bright, constant, and eternal will be the memories and lessons left behind in others’ minds and spirits. If so, Simon was a wonderful person, because he will be deeply and sadly missed but will always be in our thoughts when we consider the best parts of our lives. Truly, we are all lesser and diminished today for the bell, indeed, tolls for us.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Lauren and Allison and all of the Bailey family, and to the entire USM family. You are in my thoughts, as is my friend, Simon.
Christopher Plamback
August 12, 2007
I remember when simon was teaching in the middle school and I was part of the housekeeping department. While many people passed me by... simon would always ask how I was doing and wish me a good evening.
While time passed and I was promoted to the maintenance department simon would still walk with me down the halls of the upper school and talk as I was on my way to another work order, and he to another student or class to share his caring selfless personality and knowledge.
Thank you for your kindness Simon and may you rest in peace.
To your wife and children I wish my deepest sympathies at your loss.
Christopher Plamback
Hisonni Johnson
August 11, 2007
simon was responsible for me having the opportunity to go to USM. USM was the greatest thing that ever happened to me and HE was the man that worked so hard to give it to me. I remember the phone call even...when he called me to tell me the news. I cried and he laughed. "welcome to the USM family." he said. He'll always be my family and i'll never forget him. Love ya Mr. Bailey, love ya man.
The Scherkenbach Family
August 11, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Cheri Seter
August 11, 2007
Simon's smile was engaging, his lovely accent was enchanting, his unflappable presence was calming. I wish I had thanked him more often for his encouragement and support of the USM students (and my children) because he truly was a very special member of our school community. So, Simon, as you find your way through the mountains of heaven, please know how much we appreciated all you contributed and know how very much you will be missed. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Ben & Susan Zarwell
August 11, 2007
Dear Mary Lou, Lauren and Allison,
Simon was always a source of support and strength to us, and we will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we hope you find peace in all of your wonderful memories of him.
Brian Oulton
August 11, 2007
Mary Lou & family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Maria Stoeckl
August 11, 2007
Dear Bailey Family-
I am truly saddened by our loss of such an amazing man. Although I haven't been his student since middle school and hadn't seen Mr. Bailey in years, his kind spirit, good humor, and exuding charm still resonate with me today. He made learning fun and clearly left such an impression on everyone he encountered-- both in and out of the classroom.
Please take peace and comfort in the fact that he holds a place in so many of our hearts, as he was truly a special man!
Martha Stiehl
August 11, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to Simon's family. Simon started teaching at USM the year our family moved to Milwaukee. He was a great support to our daughter, Amanda, and two sons, Kurt and Hank. He was a great man. His dedication to teaching, guiding and supporting students was what gave USM its reputation. He was so special. He will always be held in deepest regard, respect and awe by the Stiehl family.
Steve and Cindy Smidler
August 11, 2007
Mary Lou, Allison & Lauren,
Words can never describe the sadness we are feeling with the loss of your wonderful husband and father. It hard to come up with words that will help you through this process, but rest assured you have many friends who would do anything and everything possible to help. We are all here for you.
Steve and Cindy
Dominique, RN
August 11, 2007
I only had the opportunity to know Simon for a few hours, and this was the night that I cared for him in the ER at St.Mary's Ozaukee (I was his nurse). It was very obvious that he was a great spirit and we immediately connected. It was a pleasure to have been able to take care of such a great person. Even after he was transferred to a different facility he remained in my thoughts, and when I heard the news of his passing, I was in shock. I just want the family to know that they are in my prayers and may God continue to bless and keep you during this time of grief.
Pamela Chumbley
August 11, 2007
Simon Bailey was one of those teachers you remember all your life. He is the one you think of when someone asks you late in life who was the teacher that had the biggest impact on you. I first knew Simon through my children, Stewart, Amanda and Maggie who were his students. I also had the good fortune of seeing him occasionally at USM as I passed through the upper school hallways, always positive with concern for others foremost in his thoughts. He will be missed not only by his family and close friends but by those of us who knew his glow.
Pam
Lynette Noworatzky
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou and family, we were saddened to hear of your sudden loss. May you find peace in your loving memories of Simon. Our thoughts are with you. Lynette & Joe Noworatzky
Marianne Salaymeh
August 10, 2007
Dear Mary Lou, Allison and Lauren,
Our family was deeply saddened to hear of Simon's passing. We have so many fond memories of him and will miss his beautiful voice. He was a great help to Alex and Lauren on numerous occasions and Lauren was eagerly looking forward to his global studies class this fall as well as the Tanzania trip next summer. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as we all continue to try and make sense of this tragedy. He will be missed by all of us.
With love, The Salaymeh Family...Marianne, Basil, Alex and Lauren
Chris Chan
August 10, 2007
I want to extend my condolences to the Bailey family. I was in Mr. Bailey's seventh grade geography class, and I have tons of really happy memories about it, ranging from Mr. Bailey reading from his page-a-day calendar about "The Stupidest Things Ever Said" to the computer games and simulations we played to learn about world issues, to the weekly map quizzes. Mr. Bailey was a wonderful teacher and he will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
-Chris Chan (USM 2000)
Jim Meyer
August 10, 2007
Baileys--
I feel so privileged and blessed for having known and worked with your Simon for four years. His happiness, his spirit, and his patience were a model to me. I wish you all strength and peace in these difficult times. I will miss him very much.
John Schell
August 10, 2007
To the Bailey Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Simon for ten years at USM, getting to know him as a respected, professional colleague and as a good friend. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Abby Davis Williams
August 10, 2007
Dear Bailey family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Mr. Bailey was my teacher when I was in middle school, and it was always so wonderful to see his smiling face in the hallways after my return to USM. He will be missed.
elaine lesko
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou, Alli and Lauren,
Our family wishes to express the deepest sympathy and prayers for Your loving father and husband. He will be missed and remembered,
love,
The Lesko family
Barbara Sverdrup Stone
August 10, 2007
Bailey family-
Simon was a wonderful man. He was always so friendly and kind. I knew him a a USM parent and as a substitute teacher in the MS. On my daughter's 8th grade trip to Washington, DC, he allowed me to literally grab his arm on the flight--as I hate flying. That will always be in my heart!
We were all truly blessed by him, his smile, and his caring.
Mary Read
August 10, 2007
Lauren was in George's class and Allison was in Marion's class. We all were "lifers" together at USM and shared so many memorable field trips and other school events. Simon always announced the Prom couples with his amazing voice and he called out the graduates' names this year at Allison's and Marion's graduation. We will always hold such wonderful memories of this great man. Our hearts go out to the Bailey family. Mary, Ross, George and Marion Read
Michael Hancey
August 10, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
I am in shock at Simon's passing. I consider him a true friend. When I first came to USM, his was the first face I saw. He made me feel comfortable in my new environment and was always helpful. I will also remember the times he "shared" my room for his advisor meetings. It was great seeing him interact with students in that format. My famlies prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Michael Hancey
Victoria, Billy, Steven Schmidt
August 10, 2007
Dear Mrs. Bailey,Lauren and Allison,On Monday our family learned that your husband and father was graveley ill. My son Billy Schmidt was a freshman this year. Billy and I met with your husband in the fall with some questions regarding classes. Mr. Bailey guided us through many questions and always gave my son positive encouragement. He was a man that always had a smile on his face no matter how busy he was working.He also helped my son during the 4th quarter of the year when Billy got mono. Billy always felt very comfortable talking with your husband. We are so very lucky to have met him. Since Monday We have prayed for your husband and father and your whole family.We will continue to pray for you. I believe that your husband is smiling down to you from some mountain or Rugby field. He was a great man and our family was very lucky to have met him. God Bless.
Karen Phelps
August 10, 2007
Our family is praying for yours that God comfort you in the painful days ahead and bring you peace through his love.
Holly Morse
August 10, 2007
Dear Mary Lou, Lauren, and Alli,
I am holding all three of you very close in my heart. Not only was Simon a beloved husband and father, but he was beloved by the whole USM community. We are all deeply saddened and struggling with the huge gaping hole in our hearts. God's peace and comfort to you all, Holly
Judy Dolnick
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou, Alli and Lauren,
I was so sad to hear about Simon's passing, and I want to extend my sincere condolences to you and your entire family. As a former colleague of Simon's, I have wonderful memories of him (at the 7th-grade retreats!)that I will always remember fondly. He always had a smile for everyone. He had infinite patience,a wonderful sense of humor, and was not only a passionate and dedicated teacher...but a truly nice man. He will be missed.
Carly Snyder
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know how many people are praying for and thinking of your family through this time. My thoughts are with you.
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of sadness and loss.
Barry and Stephanie Jereb
adam berk
August 10, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Simon was a good man, and a good teacher. I still remember the lessons he taught us inside the classroom, and out.
Adam Berk - USM 1993
Michael Jammal
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou,
I am sorry for your loss. I have added you and Simon to my daily prayers.
May God helps you endure these days of loss to reach internal peace and understanding.
Naheed Arshad
August 10, 2007
Our familiy is extremely saddened by the passing away of Simon Bailey. Our prayers are with the Bailey family.Both Kasim ('01) and Aneesa ('04) have nothing but great memories of Mr. Bailey's freshman history class.To God we belong and to Him we return(Holy Qur'an).
Maqbool and Naheed Arshad
Matt Bauer
August 10, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Fred Lange
August 10, 2007
Simon was brotherly. He provided the comfort, support and guidance that you would expect from an older brother. I have made many mistakes, and Simon was there to assure me that these were the exception and not the rule of who I am. We have been robbed, but we should also revel in a life well lived. This mensch will hold steadfast in my heart.
Steve Ludwig
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Michael Kim
August 10, 2007
In the short time I have known Simon, I have found Him to be a great guy and a joy to be around.
Simon will be missed.
Michael Kim D.D.S.
Mary Jane Hall
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. You and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers. I am available if there is any way I can be of help.
Michael Cook
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou my Deepest sympathies to you and your family, may you always remember the important things as a family and celebrate them.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Beth Keller
August 10, 2007
Dear Bailey Family ~ My daughter Helen had the pleasure of having Mr. Bailey as her World Civ sub .. she adored him. She said that not only was he fun with a great sense of humor, he knew when to be serious and she learned so much from him. In the hallways, he'd always greet her with a smile. She will miss him terribly. May God watch over you all and may his memory be eternal. Sincerely, Mary Beth Keller
Hank Mehciz
August 10, 2007
Dear Mrs. Bailey,
Last year was our first at USM and Simon was one of the key people that helped make everything right. When I would see him we talked about rugby and we talked about school. I will miss him very much.
Barry Weatherall
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou,
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss.
May the peace of God that excels all thought be with you in this time.
Sincerely,
Barry Weatherall
Kathy Nefzer
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou, Allison, and Lauren:
I cannot tell you how sad I was to hear Simon, your Dad's, passing. He surely will be missed. I have such wonderful memories of him, especially when I would see him coming down Fleur De Lis Drive jogging while I was out in the yard working. He would always wave and have a big smile on his face. I was somewhat sad when he took the job in the Admissions Office and left the middle school.
Even though I have been gone from USM for three years, everyone there is still in my thoughts. I hope that time will bring comfort and help to healing your sorrow.
Kathy Nefzer
the gebhardts
August 10, 2007
We are so saddened buy the loss of Simon. When someone as wonderful as he leaves, he leaves behind so many happy yesterdays, his love will continue through all of your tomorrows. I know that God will sooth your souls and know that there are many praying for you. May your family find strenght and love to last for all times.
Our deepest sympathy
Liz, Rick and Teddy Gebhardt
Linnmarie Zanoni
August 10, 2007
God Bless and keep you in this time of sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Annie Sheehan-Kerber
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou & Girls,
We are so sorry for your shocking loss. We send you prayers and heartfelt thoughts during this difficult time.
Annie Sheehan-Kerber & Rob Kerber
Doug McEldowney
August 10, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
David Perkins
August 10, 2007
Mr. Bailey was one of my middle school teachers. I guess I can call him Simon now because I'm in my 30s--it's been almost 20 years since I sat in front of him in a classroom.
Mr. Bailey was a wonderful teacher and he made a lasting impression on me.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family today.
-David Perkins USM '94
Kelly Passineau
August 10, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Andy Wang
August 10, 2007
MaryLou, Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Andy & MaryJane Wang
JAKE SWOKOWSKI
August 10, 2007
DEAR ALLISON- JAKE JUST HAD HIS WISDOM TEETH REMOVED AND IS GROGGY SO HE ASKED ME TO SEND YOU A NOTE- WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD-YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS-JAKE SWOKOWSKI AND FAMILY
John Nesi
August 10, 2007
Mary Lou,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you and family.
due to travel in Asia I cannot make the services...My best
John Nesi
Meg Wright
August 10, 2007
Our Daughter Keeley thought the world of you.You were a fabulouse roll model for all the students.
As they say God takes the perfect ones when their work is done on this earth. Peace and Love to all your family. Chris and Meg Wright
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