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Paul Bailey Obituary
BATH, NH -- Retired Lt. Col. (USAF) Paul A. Bailey, 67, of Joy Road, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH after a courageous battle with cancer.
Paul enjoyed a distinguished 37 year military career, based out of Westover AFB and Hanscom AFB. He married Nancy Rainey on October 18, 1969. In 1970, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Lowell State College in Lowell, MA. In 1974, he received a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration from University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Paul also worked for Fidelity Investments, managing the logistics, mail, and currier operations for over 14 years in Boston, MA.
He was predeceased by his father, Paul C. Bailey.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Nancy (Rainey) Bailey of Bath, NH; a daughter, Laura LaValle and husband Sal of Pelham, NH; two grandchildren, Joseph and Rachael LaValle both of Pelham, NH; his mother, Dorothy Bailey of Sanford, ME; a sister, Maryann Sousa of Sanford, ME; three brothers, William Bailey of Grand Junction, CO, Thomas Bailey of Lowell, MA, and David Bailey of Mechanicsburg, PA; a foster daughter, Brooke McNiff of Groton, MA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
BAILEY -- Calling hours will be on Sunday, November 3, from 2 to 4 PM, at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, November 4, at 10:30 AM, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville, NH with Father Jeffrey Statz as celebrant.
Burial will be at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Route 3, Boscawen, NH on Monday, November 4, at 2:30 PM with full military honors.
For more information or to sign an online condolence please visit www.rickerfh.com
Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Woodsville is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Bailey
Wes Carter
October 25, 2014
A year has passed and I still want to call Paul to chat about something...anything. We were all so lucky to have known him..
Nita Merill
July 1, 2014
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Paul was an inspiration to my husband who recommissioned the C123's 1971-73 that came back from Vietnam. He will always be remembered by our family. My husband also suffers from the affect of Agent Orange. May God keep your family in His loving care.
Steven Charest
November 25, 2013
Paul was my mentor while I was a member of the 58th Aerial Port Squadron, Westover ARB. It was his guiding light that I missed when he left Westover. Paul you'll be in my prays, you are in Gods hands now..
Lawrence Leeds
November 2, 2013
RIP LTC Bailey. I was proud to serve under you. You were of great Character and Honor.
Barbara Carson
October 31, 2013
Colonel Baileys kindness and concern to a total stranger will not be forgotten. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Shattuck-Lafontaine
October 31, 2013
To all the Bailey family: I am so sorry for your loss. I always remember Paul as being a quiet and friendly person growing up in Billerica. Somehow you never forget those neighborhood friends you hung out with. My heart goes out to all of you. He will always be remembered.
October 31, 2013
Paul was a proud member of the 58th Aerial Port and Westover family for many years. Learned so much about leadership from him during our years together. God bless and keep you.
John Mailo
Joanne Brogis
October 30, 2013
Paul - You were one of our first friends at Westover, a great leader and role model. Joanne and Roger Brogis
Joy Horn
October 30, 2013
Paul you will be missed by all. Your family is in my prayers. You are now in heaven with your Dad and my Parents. Tell them we miss and Love them all. Love You Paul Bailey.
Wes and Joan Carter
October 30, 2013
God bless and keep Paul, my best friend for over 39 years.
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