Ray F Bailey, Jr

Ray passed away of natural causes on November 28, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, North Conway, NH, surrounded by family.

Ray was born in Stoneham, MA on March 17,1938. He was the son of Arlene (Black) Bailey and Ray F. Bailey. He grew up in Bartlett, NH and graduated from Bartlett High School. After leaving the military, he married Evelyn R. Sanborn. They moved to Melrose, MA where they lived for 36 years raising their three sons.

Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Army, stationed in France, honorably discharged in 1961. Ray worked for 18 years at Transitron, Inc. and 16 years at Compensated Devices, Inc. (CDI). Ray and Evelyn moved back to Bartlett in 1995.

Ray loved the game of golf; he was the assistant Pro at Unicorn Golf Course, Stoneham, MA and was a member at the Wentworth Hall Golf Course, Jackson NH and the North Conway Country Club, North Conway NH; where he was a three-time Club Champion. He spent winters skiing in the White Mountains, loved driving through the White Mountains, enjoyed time at his favorite spots throughout the Valley and spending time with his family.

Ray was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Evelyn (Sanborn) Bailey, his brother, Vincent Bailey, his sister, Dawn Willey, and many lifelong friends.

Ray is survived by his sister, Carla Borstel, and brother, William “Bill” Bailey, his sons Ray Bailey III of Shortsville, NY, Michael Bailey of Carlisle, MA, Mark Bailey of Tewksbury, MA, and Ryan Garrette of Concord, NH, his seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, along with his two daughters-in-law, his sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a future date. At this time, they request you pray for his soul and for all those he leaves behind.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the loving and caring staff of Memorial Hospital.