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Thomas Bailey Obituary

North Stonington - Thomas H. Bailey Jr., of North Stonington passed away Jan. 28, 2022. Mr. Bailey retired from Pfizer in Groton and Ace Hardware in Westerly, R.I.. He was born and raised in Palestine, Texas, and after graduation joined the U.S. Navy and came to Groton, where he met the love of his life, Lois J. Patterson. They have been married for over 65 years.

Mr. Beetle Bailey was well known as a really nice guy and most of all very devoted to his wife, his four children and all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandkids. We love you dad and miss you now and always.

He is survived by his wife Lois J. Bailey of North Stonington; children, Donna L. Bailey Gilman (Dr. James A.W. Gillman) of Uncasville, Noni Kelliher (Mark J. Kelliher) of North Stonington, Thomas H. Bailey III (Lori A. Bailey) of Hebron, Jennifer A. Bailey of Massachusetts; grandchildren, Donnavin L. Baker, Mattel J. Cook, Melissa A. Hood, Jessica L. Bradford, Kaylee A. Bailey, Thomas H. Bailey IV, Douglas L. Bailey and Jarod J. Bailey. Mr. Bailey also has 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandkids.

Condolences may be left on Mr. Bailey's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

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

Published by The Day on Feb. 9, 2022.

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Donna Bailey-Gilman

February 5, 2024

Well Dad it's been over 2 years now and we miss you so much love you now always and forever. Us Donna and Jim

Donna Bailey Gilman

February 3, 2023

Dad one year and 6 days you have been gone and it hurts. We love you and miss you so much. Peace and love to you now always and forever! Jim and Donna 2/3/2023

CarolBurdick (formerly) from North Stonington, CT.

February 11, 2022

I, remember his children that rode on my school bus for over 20 years. Very nice bunch of kids. Just keep in mind all the good times with family. We must never forget the good people that we meet along the way. God Bless his family and friends.

Always a friend
Carol Burdick
Aurora,CO.

Jeri Baker and Greg Simonds

February 10, 2022

To the entire Bailey clan:
Our hearts break for you on the loss of your dad, grandfather, husband and all around good guy! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jeri and Greg

Marilyn Baird

February 10, 2022

So sorry to read of Tom's passing.

Lori Beckwith

February 9, 2022

My thoughts are with you Lois, Donna, Noni, Tommy and Jen. Much love, Lori

Robert Bailey

February 9, 2022

I can still remember mr Bailey would whistle at 5 o´clock every night for dinner every kid in cedar ridge would go home . My condolences to the family

Faylene Bailey

February 9, 2022

Being from the "other" Bailey family in the neighborhood back in the day, I have fond memories of Mr. Bailey. Sincerest condolences to Lois, Donna, Noni, Tom, Jennifer and all his loved ones.

Shirley sposato

February 9, 2022

Lois I´m so sorry to hear that Tom has passed. God Bless you and your family.

Sharon Marsie

February 9, 2022

Dearest Bailey Family,
I offer you all my sincerest condolences on the loss of
your Patriarch. Mr. Bailey was a kind, modest man, who always put a smile on my face.
I shall remember him fondly and with deep respect.
Sending Love and Light to each and everyone of you.
Love, Sharon Lea Eng-Marsie

Michael Silvia

February 9, 2022

My condolences to Mrs. Bailey (Lois) and the entire Bailey family. What a great guy! My memories of Mr. Bailey (Tom) will never fade. His voice is as clear in my mind today as it was in Cedar Ridge (1968). Thanks Tom!

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