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Ash Perrin
June 5, 2007
I worked with Emma this christmas ,training her to entertain kids. Although I didn't know her long, I think of her as a good friend and I'll miss her lots. She was one of the most naturally funny and charming people I've ever met.Not just funny for a girl but REALLY funny. I'm so sorry for your loss, as are all thentertainers who were looking forward to enjoying working/spending time with with her again.
Michelle Newman
June 2, 2007
As one of Emma's former teachers at Queen's, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the Bailey family and Emma's many friends. She was such a joy and an inextinguishable light; she warmed and brightened the lives of everyone who knew her. I will never forget her fantastic sense of humor, her boundless energy and exuberance, her spontaneity, empathy and open-heartedness. Emma's was a very special gift for appreciating and living in the present moment, which is part of what made her such a talented actress and an exceptional human being. She will be dearly missed and always cherished.
Amy Keenleyside- Deren
June 1, 2007
The Bailey Family,
It was an honor to have known such a wonderful person. I had the privilege of playing ringette with Emma for numerous years. There are so many memories that I will cherish. Emma was the energizer bunny of our team; she always gave 100% to everything that she did. Emma came to every game with her huge smile and Oilers tattoos on her cheeks. I can not express how grateful I am that I had the chance to be apart of Emma’s life and what an impact that Emma and Coach Bailey had on mine.
Even to this day Emma has impacted my life by living each day to the fullest and now she is teaching me to appreciate even the smallest thing that before I may have overlooked.
I have many treasured memories of Emma that I would love to share but I will continue to hold on to those memories so that I may have a small piece of her to cherish.
Wynn James and Barb Harrison
May 31, 2007
Dear Bob, Janet and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
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Grey Nuns Endoscopy Unit
May 31, 2007
Dear Dr. Bailey and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter Emma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shayna Levitan
May 31, 2007
To Emma's Friends and Family,
I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. I did not know Emma, but I saw her perform in the 'Queen's Players' variety show. She truly was a shining light.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Brent & Ellen Hodgins
May 31, 2007
Dear Dr. Bailey and Mrs. Bailey and family:
Our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your precious daughter Emma. You can feel the love she inspired in all the tributes to her and our hearts ache for you.
Karen Polowick
May 31, 2007
Dr. R J Bailey, Janet, and family:
I am so sorry to learn of the tragic loss of your daughter, Emma. I can only imagine how difficult it is for all of you. I did not know Emma but if she is anything like you, R. J., and Kate ( whom I do know) she was a very special person. I was unable to attend the fumneral but wanted to convey the sympathy of myself and my husband, Maurice.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Karen Polowick
SWITCHBOARD ROYAL ALEX HOSPITAL
May 31, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bridget Barbieri
May 31, 2007
Dear Dr. Bailey, Janet and family
On behalf of my colleagues at Medconnect, I wish to send you our sincere condolences on this sad occasion. Emma was obviously a source of great joy to you all and she will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of her friends and families. We would like you to know that we are with you at this time and offer our prayers and thoughts in rememberance. Bridget Barbieri and the team at Medconnect, Munich, Germany.
Surendar Kilam
May 30, 2007
Dear Bob and Janet,
Very sorry to hear the tragic news.Our prayers are with you.Try to be strong at this difficult time.We all are grieving with you.
Surendar and Jan Kilam
Joan Bechtel
May 30, 2007
Janet,
I truly know your heartache. My daughter, Jessie McQuitty, had her funeral at the same church, eight days ago. Jessie and Emma were school mates at Nellie McClung not too many years ago.
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I weep with you.
Joan Bechtel (McQuitty)
Al and Phyl McKenzie and family
May 30, 2007
The well remembered will never leave you, but like her stock, live on through countless lives.
Irene Hrechuk
May 30, 2007
The Bailey Family,
I was so saddened to read of Emma's passing. I have so many fond memories of her presence in my classes at the Nellie McClung Program at Oliver School. I know that in her short life she touched the lives of many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and all those that knew and loved her.
A teacher who was fortunate to have had the opportunity to know her,
Peter Costa
May 30, 2007
Dear Dr. Bailey and Family:
My thoughts are with you all
for the loss of your loved Daughter
Bill Collins
May 30, 2007
Dear Bob & Janet:
I was very sad to hear the news of your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Rose Kieser
May 30, 2007
Dear Dr. Bailey and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
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May 30, 2007
Dear Dr. Bailey and Family,
We are so sad for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you
Linda Oswin
May 30, 2007
Dear Bob, Janet & Family
My deepest condolences on your tragic loss of your beautiful daughter. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting her, I know she was wonderful after knowing her terrific parents.
I hope you remember who I am. Think of skiing at Lake Louise.
Sincerely, Linda Oswin (Milligan)
Jackie Filewich-Adolf
May 30, 2007
Jim and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of truly amazing woman. Take comfort in knowing just how many lives she has touched and changed. My prayers and thoughts are with you today.
My Deepest Condolences,
Eamonn Quigley
May 30, 2007
Dear Bob, Janet and family
The World Gastroenterology Organisation wishes to express its deepest condolences to you and your family at the loss of your daughter, Emma. We realise that the sorrow you are experiencing is great and that words cannot provide much comfort. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children and that we wish you all strength and peace during this difficult and sad time.
from the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO)
Ryan Jones
May 29, 2007
Bailey Family:
I remember Emma when you first brought her home and through her early years as a warm and humorous member of the Bailey clan. I am sorry that I did not get to know her as she grew into a woman and as she became another outgoing, caring and achieving member of the Bailey family. With a Heavy Heart, Ryan.
Estelle, Garry and Kathryn Lux
May 29, 2007
Dear Bob, Janet and family,
We met Emma in Ottawa and spent time with her during the ringette games. We had a great time talking and cheering on the team. She was so special and loved her family so much. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kimberley Polowick
May 29, 2007
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about the death of your daughter. My thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
"A funeral among men is a wedding feast among the angels"
~ Kahlil Gibran
Dick Kozarek
May 29, 2007
Bob and Janet,
Linda and I are heartsick for you and your family. What a wonderful and accomplished young lady. What wonderful parents. Our prayers are with you.
Dick and Linda
Joe Pickerill
May 29, 2007
Dear Jenna and Family,
Her laugh will always echo in my thoughts and bring a wide smile to my face - she was brilliant in every way and would have brought a new level of energy to even the most experienced of London stages. I met her at a pub in London..and then another, and then another. I will miss her and send you all my best at this time. Joe Pickerill.
Sandra Shepherd
May 29, 2007
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Bailey, James, Kate, Jim and Jenna.
It is with such a heavy heart that I write this to you, and want you to know how deeply saddened I was to hear about Emma. She was such a beautiful baby and a spunky toddler who obviously grew into a very beautiful, very special young woman. Her love of life and everyone around her was evident by the beautiful tribute written about her. I'm sure Emma is now the brightest star in the sky!
You and your children have always been very special to me and I have you all in my prayers during this very difficult time.
Jerome Waye
May 29, 2007
Janet and Bob: I know that your children are the most precious people in your lives, and to lose your daughter has to be one of the hardest crosses to bear. I cannot imagine the horrible ordeal that you faced when leaving the meeting in Washington to travel to the UK with heavy hearts and tears. My deepest sympathy to you. My prayers are with you and your daughter in heaven. Jerry Waye
DR. ED ARVISAIS
May 29, 2007
OUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS.
ED AND LUCIE ARVISAIS
3RD TROMBONE UofO
Melvin Schapiro
May 29, 2007
Dear Janet and Bob,
We are so saddened for your loss. Your tribute to Emma is beautiful and though we have never had the privilege to meet her, we feel we know how wonderful she was. Her spirit cannot pass.
Stay strong!
Mel and Bobbie Schapiro
Mandy McGuire (Kinjerski)
May 29, 2007
Jenna and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Treasure your special memories and may they help to comfort you at this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.
Ken & Karen & Krista Saunders
May 29, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May your memories of Emma and the love of your family and friends sustain you and give you strength.
With deepest sympathy from the Saunders family.
Henry Cohen
May 29, 2007
Dear
Bob and family, on behalf of my family and all your friends in Uruguay,
please accept our feelings. I´ll never forget the conversation we had
the previous day, related to the independance of our children and what
happens with our lives.
We are with you, amigo.
Wynne Blades(Young)
May 29, 2007
Dear Janet and Bob, and family,
My heartfelt sympathies go to you at this time. The loss of a child must surely be the most difficult loss on earth. I wish you all strength and wonderful memories to see you through.
Tracey Hodgins
May 29, 2007
Dr. Bailey and familiy
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you - especially during this very difficult time.
Janet and Albert Wolthuis
May 29, 2007
Dear Bailey family,
As friends of Kate, we had the privelege of getting to know Emma. Her infectious laugh and ready smile made us instant members of her fan club. There are no words to express our sadness for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wayne & Debby Ginter (Onyschuk)
May 29, 2007
Dear Janet, Bob and Family
Light a candle and say a prayer is the first thing I just had to do when I heard of the loss of your dear Emma. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you now and in the days to come.
Randy, Kathy and William Kowalchuk
May 28, 2007
Dr. Bailey and family
We are deeply sadened to hear of Emma. Our thoughts are and prayers are with the Bailey family.We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers and my God bless you all
Joseph Mahoney
May 28, 2007
The Bailey Family,
Words cannot express the sadness that we feel. Though we knew her not personally, James always spoke so proudly of Emma as being so full of life and spirit. And his words transcended that of the obligatory brotherly love; they revealed a respect and admiration that was palpable. And in reading the testimonies of others, it seems his reverence was shared with everyone Emma met throughout her life. Such a gift, though lost, will never stop giving.
Please know that our thoughts and our prayers are will you all.
Joe and Kristi Mahoney (Boston, MA)
Shauna Gallaugher
May 28, 2007
Dr. Bailey and Janet, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Emma. She was a beautiful girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie McGale
May 28, 2007
Dear Bob and Janet..
Although I only knew Emma when she was very young.. she was definatly a shining star.. the number one cheer leader for her sister during a ringette game.. and I am sure will be missed by many.
My heart goes out to you both at this time of sorrow.
Jamie and Sarah Edelpercy
May 28, 2007
Dear Baileys
Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Emma, who touched the souls of everyone she ever met. The world is a quieter and sadder place without her.
Love
Jamie Edelman and Sarah Percy
IAN MACDONALD
May 28, 2007
A STAR SO BRIGHT, YET SUCH A SHORT DISTANCE TRAVELLED, NOW MAKES THINGS SEEM A LITTLE LESS ILLUMINATED!
Our deepest sympathy,
Natalie Rewa
May 28, 2007
My condolences to the Bailey family. Emma was a student in a class that I taught -- her passion for theatre was always evident as was her commitment to performance as a way of communication. I recall very fondly her strikingly apt choice of text to explore in class and her articulate description of how it might become theatre. It was this zest and understanding that I saw in productions in which she was involved. My thoughts are with you.
Real,Anne& Michelle Chamberland
May 28, 2007
Dear Bob,Janet & family
Our hearts are hurting for you and all your family at this very sad time. We will always remember Emma's smile,laugh and wonderful energy. She made everyone around her happy. As parents our children are the most precious gift. We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Emma. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Keith & Joyce Miller
May 28, 2007
Bob, Janet & family.
We find it difficult to imagine the pain you are feeling at this time. We are with you and the family at this time and hope God will give you peace and understanding at this time. God bless you both and be with you always.
Nancy Pacheco
May 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Bailey family. I remember going to school with both Emma and her older sister Kate, and remember her bright smiles and cheerful laugh and how much she adored her older sister. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Susan, Fred, Peter and Fiona Laudenklos
May 28, 2007
Dear Bob and Janet,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you begin the long and difficult journey ahead in grieving the loss of your wonderful daughter. After having suffered the loss of our own son Kurt recently, we share your pain and empathize. None of us should have to face the loss of a child. May the support of family and friends and fond memories bring you comfort over time.
Jeff Gulley
May 28, 2007
Dear Bailey Family,
It was a sad shock for me to hear about Emma's death. I knew Emma for only a short number of years at Queen's (I worked for the Walkhome service, and walked her home quite frequently), but she was one of those shining stars that stood out among others, for many reasons. Despite our losing touch over the past years, Emma was someone that I have always remembered -- she had that effect. Even this past year, at Ryan Smyth's trading, my first thoughts were "How will Emma take this!?".
She was a lovely girl, with a wonderful spirit and anybody could feel an instant kinship with her. She will remain an inspiration of how to live for me, and many, many, many others she has touched.
Please accept my deepest condolences, and reassurance that she will always be remembered fondly.
Sue, Dave, Sandy, Doug & Families
May 27, 2007
Sandy, Dave, Doug & I and our families were so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter Emma. Our thoughts are with you.
Scott Olsen
May 27, 2007
Dr. Bailey & Mrs. Bailey,
We are very sorry for the loss of your daughter. We would like to offer our sympathy and empathy at this sad time to your family.
Thoughts & prayers,
Scott, Kim & Alexa Olsen
Barry & Wendy and Jessica & John MacDonald
May 27, 2007
Dear Bob and Janet and Family,
Just received a call from Peter and Sandy about your tragic loss and there are no words to express our deepest sympathy and sorrow. Your beautiful depiction of Emma tells us she had a bunch of both of you envelloped in a very special personality and we are so very sorry that you all have lost her. While it's easy to say and so very hard to do, it sounds like she would want very much for all of you to remember the good times and all the laughter.
We are thinking of you,
The MacDonalds
Jim and Barb Wolff
May 27, 2007
Dearest friends:
We've been trying to come up with something to say that might
bring you some comfort in this
terrible time. But, there's really
not much that can be said. Other
than the fact that we love you dearly. We've been praying for you
every day since getting the news.
God's peace be with you and
the whole family.
jim and barb
Christine Shillabeer
May 27, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My mom, Bette, and I were just remembering how Emma used to come on the ice at our ringette practices as a very little girl. She was always so adorable and entertaining, and I see she grew up to be incredibly beautiful and talented.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Shillabeer and family
Avril Fitzgerald
May 27, 2007
Janet and Bob
Our children are each a gift given to us by God. We must be grateful for every day given to us to love and appreciate them. There is some purpose in all this pain although we can not comprehend it. That is our journey. Emma is now at peace and I hope she meets Fraser in heaven. May God's angels comfort you. All our love. Avril and Tom.
Margaret Scheuneman
May 27, 2007
Dear Bob, Janet and family,
I am thinking of you. So sorry.
As ever, Margaret Scheuneman (Fraser)
Amanda & Curtis Kay
May 27, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bailey family during this difficult time. Some of my fondest memories from my ringette years was Emma's love of life and her contagious laugh! Emma was a wonderful lady and will always be remembered in our hearts.
Tom Lynch
May 27, 2007
Dear Janet,RJ and family,
Both Janice and I were deeply saddened to hear about Emma.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Your love of, for and with Emma will never diminish. In the days ahead look to that love for sustenance and healing.
from Calgary with our love,
Tom Lynch and Janice Trylinski
Pat and Jack Lisk
May 27, 2007
Our Dearest Friends
We loved that girl and everything she gave to us. I know we must get by this terrible turn in the road but it is hard for us so I can only imagine what it is for you James, Kate, Jimmy and especialy Jenna. We will never forget the joy Emma brought to our lives everytime we were lucky enough to be around her. God bless all of you. We are with you and think of you every day.
Pat and Jack
Tub and Mary Thur
May 27, 2007
Bob and Janet,
There are no words that come to mind to express the depth of our sympathy to you and your family at this time. I will simply say that we are thinking of you.
Bonnie, Blaine, Kyla and Family Cassios
May 26, 2007
Coach and Mrs Coach,
Our thoughts are with you in this time of terrible tragedy and sadness. We loved your beautiful daughter Emma and her never ending energy and enthusiasm. Remember when she was about 10-12 years old, and she led us all in a great rendition of "Ukelele Lady" at the ringette party at Pizza Hut? We will miss her and we send our deepest sympathies to you.
Vince & Linda Bevan
May 26, 2007
Dr. & Mrs. Bailey and family:
We had the great pleasure of knowing Emma. Our daughter, Laura, shared an apartment with her while they were both at Queen's Univ. We know there are no words which can express what Emma meant to you and your family. She was a gift from God. She loved her family and was proud of who she was. She has been taken far too soon. She will be missed by many who now share your grief. May God give each of you the strength to go on and remember her as the wonderful, talented and generous person she was in this life.
Harry and Judy Langner
May 26, 2007
Dear Dr. Bailey and Janet,
Our sincerest sympathies to you at this tremendously sad time.
DON AND JEAN MAKAR
May 26, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Nancy DeVillers
May 26, 2007
Janet and Bob,
Paul and I want to send our condolences and love your way at this terrible time. We think of you all the time, and cry too. The death notice was so beautifully written - what a tribute to Emma!
The hole in your heart will last a long time - I was thinking that my little brother, Alan, would have turned 52 next week. And he died 48 years ago. However, the awful pain becomes dulled and bearable as time passes.
Be good to yourselves. Do things that give you joy when you can, and drop everything and cry when you feel like it. Our thoughts are with the children, especially Jenna who was so close to Emma. Rely on friends and family - allow them to help in any way they can.
Just know you are very special to us all, and we grieve and hurt when you are hurt.
Nancy and Paul
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