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Lester Bailey Obituary

Lester Paul Bailey April 19, 1920 - Nov. 20, 2011 Les Bailey, Marine Corp. 1943 - 1946, lifetime civil rights activist and local entertainer passed on quietly at his home in Lagunitas, California surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife Joyce, his 3 sons, Mark, Bard and Andrew, and his 3 daughters, Lesllyn, Colleen and Rachael. All of his friends know how much he loved parties and music. So as he would have wanted it, on Saturday, January 7th, 2012 there will be a "celebration of life" at 19 Broadway, Fairfax, California from noon until 4pm. Friends are invited to join in the celebration with music, remembrance, refreshments and a toast to this wonderful mans magnificent life of ninety one years.

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

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 16 to Dec. 19, 2011.

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January 9, 2012

Monday January 9th, 2012

I just learned of his passing and am profoundly sad I missed the Celebration. One of my greatest compliments as a singer when he told me when he was appearing weekly at the Las Gallinas Golf Course that if ever I came by he would turn the show over to me.

I am going to miss him deeply.

Sanford ("Sandy") Gossman

Mary Greenfield

January 4, 2012

A great man and friend. Joyce, I miss you all. In all the years here in Sayulita my heart has been with you.
The best to all the family.
Love, Mary Greenfield

Joey Tanzi

December 23, 2011

Ahh Les My old friend Your voice will never be silenced as long as I m alive. Going to miss your friendly smile and kind attitude towards your fellow SGV neighbors. RIP

Marilynn

December 20, 2011

It's so good that Mr. Bailey lived a long life. It reminds me of what the psalmist said at Psallm 90:10- In themselves the days of our years are 70 and if by special mightiness they are 80 years. Yet there insistence in on trouble and hurtful things. For it must quickly pass by and away we fly.

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