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Eva Bailey Obituary
Born Oct. 4, 1928, in Barre City, she was the daughter of William and Marion (Dwyer) Lanpher and graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre in 1946.
On Oct. 2, 1950, she married F. Wendon Bailey in Jacksonville, N.C. where he was stationed with the United States Marine Corps.
Most of their married life had been spent in Barre Town and for the past nine years at their present home.
She enjoyed tennis, collecting antiques especially old ivory china, knitting, loon watching and spending time at the family camp on Pigeon Pond. Entertaining her family and the holiday celebrations were special times also.
Her memberships included the Church of Christ in South Barre and later in Montpelier, Ruth Chapter #33 OES of which she was a past matron, and she was a longtime member of the Nit-Wits Knitting Club.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Brenda Bailey and four sons, Brent Bailey and his longtime companion, Shirley Robbins; Kenneth Bailey and his wife, Wendy; Kevin Bailey and his wife, Lori, and Brian Bailey and his wife, Shannon, all of East Hill in Barre Town; as well as seventeen grandchildren, Erika, Shellie, Rachael, Frank, Abbi, Zoe, Caitlin and Brian Bailey Jr., Krystal Letourneau, Michelle Sandefur, Elizabeth Singleton, Justin, Kale and Chaz Barberi, Kelsey LaPerle, Bryna Laramie and Jessica Van Orman; and 12 great-grandchildren, David, Logan, Jaxon, Dylan and Cooper Bailey, Emily, Henry, Madison Letourneau, Alahna Kinney, Brendan Sandefur, Alicen and Maxwell Laperle, and Gabe Van Orman. Also surviving are two brothers, William Lanpher of Barre City and Harlan Lanpher and his wife, Hilda, of Lower Graniteville and nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by three sisters, Barbara Ryan, Ruth Palmer and Athaleen Lanpher.
Her life will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Barre Congregational Church.
Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Resident Activity Fund, Mayo Health Care, 71 Richardson St., Northfield, VT 05663.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Eva Bailey
October 14, 2010
You are all in my prayers.. Eva will be missed.
October 14, 2010
To the Bailey Family,
We extend our warmest sympathy to you all. Eva was a vivacious woman who touched many lives. We will remember her warm smile and hospitality. Please know that we will cherish our memories and time spent with Eva. Our thoughts are with you.
Much love,
The Routhier's
Dennis and Denise,
Dustin,Devin,and Dalton
Maudean Neill
October 12, 2010
It was always a pleasure to be with Eva. Her cheery nature, service to others and her hospitality were never failing.
Tammy Frieberg
October 12, 2010
Dear Bailey Family,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Although it has been years since we lived down the road, it seems like yesturday. A kitchen filled with home made pies, a smile and welcome arms, big family dinners and a place where passing the rolls meant a quarterback pass are some of the great memories I will always have of your mom and your family. Wish I could get to Barre, but rest assured, I will be there in spirit.
October 12, 2010
To the family of Eva Bailey,
My thoughts are with you at this time. I have very much enjoyed getting to know your Mother on my weekly visits to Mayo to see my Dad. She had the nices smile and was so full of mischief! I will miss her, too.
Doris(Bigelow)Graves
Gerry & Gayle Cormier
October 12, 2010
Our condolences and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Elizabeth LaPerle and family
October 12, 2010
The Bailey Family:
Our thoughts are with you during the loss of Eva (Wife, Mother and Grandmother). She was a special lady and I enjoyed helping her over the years. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Take Care and remember all the memories.
Doug Farnham
October 12, 2010
To all of you I am sorry for your loss,my prayers will be with you
Lori Robinson Schommer
October 12, 2010
Brenda and Kevin and families,
I am saddened to hear of your Mom's death. I have many memories of fun times spent at her pool with Lisa when we were kids. She was a kind and classy lady and the world was a better place with her in it. My family and I will keep all of you in our prayers.
Steve Bigras
October 12, 2010
To all the Bailey's, my heart is heavy with your loss. You only have one mom and she was a wonderful woman and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sylvia Magoon
October 12, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Bonnie Pemberton
October 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chantelle Routhier
October 12, 2010
To the Entire Bailey Family,
Please know that I am thinking of you all during this time of loss. May your memories of Eva and the fun times you've shared with her, help to bring some peace during this very difficult time.
Much Love
Tyrone Sandefur
October 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, we will miss Evas kind heart and lovely smile.
Kelly DS
October 12, 2010
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Bailey family during this most difficult time.
Mark/Wendy Bradley
October 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bailey family at this time.
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