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Bailey Bates Obituary
In Devoted Memory of
Bailey Evan Bates
7-31-2017
age 19
My dearest love.... We all miss you so terribly. Your brothers and sisters, your dad and I, family and friends, we are all completely devastated with heartache over your absence. My dear boy, from the moment you were born I saw your beautiful uniqueness and treasured your unlimited ability to love everyone around you. You touched so many people with your tenderness during your time with us and we are each far better people through knowing you, loving you and being loved by you. You changed the very way each of us sees life, people, and ourselves through every interaction. Your family, your friends, even your teachers, are all inspired by who you are and your gentle soul, through your love, words, your art, your challenges and your triumphs. You traveled a difficult road by circumstance, one too much to bear at so many points in your short life, and you prevailed at every turn. I am so incredibly proud, honored, and humbled to be your mom, and I know your Dad, brothers, sisters, family and friends share your shining honor as we envelope ourselves in your memory. We carry you, and all you've taught us, in every moment of every day baby. Every single day.
All our love baby.... Mom and Dad (Gae Marie Cannon, David Bates), siblings (Marc Anderson, Marc Cannon,
Lily Cannon, Tiffany Bates), and Grandparents (Mary Miller, Andrea Farewell)
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Memories and Condolences
for Bailey Bates
Bree Gosselink
April 30, 2018
Now, you are officially an Angel. Rest in peace. ♥
The Modern Day Breakfast Club (without detention)
Naomi Mendes
April 8, 2018
The Good Old Haviland Days
Naomi Mendes
April 8, 2018
Karan Lockerby
April 7, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Bailey.
Karan Lockerby
April 7, 2018
Rest In Peace 4U
March 30, 2018
my sympathy is with the loss of bailey . he with god now.
Stacy Burdick.
Hls S
August 7, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss, i have 2 kids i wouldn't know what to do if something happened to them
Russ Pappas Jr
August 6, 2017
family and friends of bailey, my condolences. My name is Russ and as one of his long time friends i am in shock. i just wanted to say i am sorry for your loss. if there is anything i can do to help my number is 845-366-9074. Feel free to contact me. again my condolences.
Patty Fleischer
August 5, 2017
Sending my condolences and Prayers to the Bates family. May Bailey Rest In Peace.
Patty Fleischer
August 5, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences and Prayers go out to the Bates family. As a parent of a 21 year old son-I can't even imagine what you are all going through. My heart is breaking for all of you. I am so sorry. May Bailey Rest In Peace.
Allie
August 4, 2017
I already wrote, but I can't believe it. I'll never forget the times we walked each other to class making us late for the next one, walking through the trails to my house, all the jokes we had, every laugh, every smile, every hug. I really miss you and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Thank you for being there for me always, I wish I could've been there for you in your darkest time. I love you tons, old man. Thank you for being a big part in my life, my best friend. You will forever remain in my heart. I'll be there tomorrow to celebrate your 19 years of life. Anything for you.
Lisa Campbell
August 4, 2017
Our hearts ache so much. We think of our big pizza slices at Naples. The night at Norrie Point we told stories and laughed. You were freezing cold that night since I opened all the windows because of my hot flashes, but you kept your sweet smile and demeanor throughout. We sat where you played video games the other day, our eyes welled up with tears, but we also had a sense of calm, feeling your presence and looking at your video controller you were so happy to get. We thank God for giving us the chance to know you, spend time with you and all the memories that will be instilled in our hearts forever. We send you love and bright shiny star light. We love you Bailey
We love you Gae Marie and your beautiful close knit loving family. With prayers.
August 4, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your hearts and give you peace. Sincerely, Mary Ann Torres and Anthony Seda
Mary Mulligan
August 4, 2017
Dearest David, Gae and family and friends of sweet Bailey, whom I never met but have heard so much about these past few days,
My heart is heavy as I feel the devastating loss you are going through. Take refuge in the kindness of all who love you and are there to help in any way they can. Bailey will forever be a part of you, and you will find yourself able to smile at the memories of your experiences together with Bailey. You will cherish them forever. Mary Mulligan
Erica Bishop
August 3, 2017
To the Bates family sorry for your loss r.I.p. Bailey you will be missed
Paul and Jane Kirker
August 3, 2017
To the Bates Family:
We are so sorry for your los... Bailey will be in our prayers...
Paul and Jane Kirker
Paul and Jane Kirker
August 3, 2017
To the Bates Family:
We are so sorry for your lost. Bailey will be in our prayers.
Paul and Jane Kirker
Heather Baumann
August 3, 2017
My heart goes out to you and your family sending my condolence.
Jeff and Diana Levinson
August 3, 2017
The Greenfields neighborhood lost a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. Rest in peace Bailey.
August 3, 2017
Yvonne
Tracey Paul
August 3, 2017
Let me begin by saying you don't know me or I you, but I and my dogs knew Bailey from walks in the neighborhood. He was always polite and friendly and my dogs loved to greet him and kiss him!
I am so very sorry for your loss, words cannot convey enough sympathy for your family . May you all find peace and strength to carry you through this devastating time in your lives . He will be missed ...
Patti King Glennan
August 3, 2017
There are no words...except I am so very sorry. Your family is in my prayers and thoughts.
Frank Borassi
August 3, 2017
Praying for Bailey and all his family. So sorry for your loss.
Eileen Andros
August 3, 2017
To Bailey's family,
I am so saddened to hear this. As Bailey's School Nurse at Netherwood I got to know him quite well, he was a very special child. My heart goes out to you all. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
andrea tackach
August 3, 2017
I am so saddened by the passing of this bright, kind, funny, perceptive, artistic young man. Bailey was an old soul. He had a special goodness, a special light that all who knew him could immediately sense. My thoughts and prayers are with his mother and all of his family.
Angela Marmolejos
August 3, 2017
To Bailey's Family,
I am a Friend of Tiffanys, and knew Bailey as a young boy. He was wonderful! I'm sorry for your loss. And I pray for peace among you all. God bless you.
Justin Deming
August 3, 2017
Gae Marie and Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain and the heartache you're going through.
Bailey was a wonderful young man who was wise beyond his years and an absolute joy to be around. He inspired so many people and he was able to brighten someone's day in an instant -- he had such a gift for that.
I'll never forget Bailey's warm laugh, gentle ways, and kind, caring nature.
Sending you all love and prayers,
Jen
August 3, 2017
My heart goes out to your family. We are all here if you need anything.
David Osterhoudt
August 3, 2017
I did not know Bailey but I knew his father Dave and his uncles. All of which were great guys. My heart aches for all of you.
Darlene
August 3, 2017
I can't tell you how sorry I am. Please know that if you need anything I'm here..You are all in my prayers. R.i.p Bailey -
Marissa Corianna
August 3, 2017
I'm so sorry for the loss of bailey I didn't know him but he seemed like a wonderful kid my condolences are with his family ♡♡♡♡
Michael Davidson
August 2, 2017
I can't believe you're gone man..
we had our differences but through it all as we began to make amends I saw the same bright light in you that you always had. I'm going to miss you. Rest easy Bailey.
Neveen Alsunna
August 2, 2017
Your really going to be missed Bailey. So sad to hear You go.
Yolanda Terralavoro
August 2, 2017
There are no words that can express my sorrow! Bailey is such an amazing soul! I am sending healing love and light to all the people who will carry a piece of Bailey in their hearts forever, which is probably everyone he met! He was that special! He stopped by my house a couple years back and looked amazing! I was so happy for him! We talked for a while and it warmed my heart that he felt comfortable and confident that I would be so happy to see him because I was! I was thrilled, he was always one of my favorites! I'll always have a special place in my heart for you Bailey! I was blessed and honored to teach you, but you taught me so much more than you'll ever know! All my love always....❤❤
Sandy Roger
August 2, 2017
May he rest in peace.. My deepest condolences to the family.
Josie Gonzalez
August 2, 2017
I love you B...i'll always remember what you did for me.
Allie
August 2, 2017
I miss you so much. I'm sitting here crying hysterically, but you're in a much better place now❤ I love you sweet angel please look down on my daughter and I. xoxo
Mary Imperati
August 2, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Bailey's family and friends. I was deeply saddened to hear the devastating news. I was the teaching assistant in Bailey's class at FDR. It was my pleasure to work with him and get to know him through his beautiful art work and his sense of humor. I am a better person for having known such a sensitive and amazing young man
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