Dad passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001 at the Grace General Hospital. He was born in Winnipeg, Man. on Nov. 20, 1927.
Bill leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Jennie; daughter, Natalie (Gil) Richard; sons, Terry (Donna Lynne) and Darryl (Cathy); and grandchildren, Paul (Joy) and Christie, Samantha and Lauren, and Blane.
Bill also leaves to mourn his sister, Elsie (Louis) Raina; brother, Joe (Jean) Bailley; step-brother, Don (Fran) Beley; and his uncle, Peter Haluik; as well as many relatives, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was predeceased by his mother, Theodosia; father, Michael; step-mother, Pearl; and step-sister, Elizabeth and her husband, Kazmir Tyrchniewicz.
Dad worked hard and thrived on working at the Sherbrook Inn with his family and then going to Fort Frances, Ont. to operate his pride and joy, the White Pine Inn.
Dad never gave up in any situation and taught us to persevere, no matter what.
To say that Dad was a “character” is a vast understatement. He lived every day to the max and absolutely loved his business because of the people he met and worked with.
He probably was the best “story-teller” on the planet and always found the humorous twist in any situation, most often involving himself.
Bill genuinely loved people and his sincerity is reflected by the many people who stopped at the Sherbrook or “The Pine” just to see Bill. Our world is a little sadder today but we will chuckle as we remember a Bill Bailley story or incident. That’s what he would have wanted.
“Bill Bailley has gone Home.”
A special thank you to Dr. T.A.M. Aldor and the caring staff at the Grace General Hospital. Sincere thanks to all who visited Bill and sent greetings.
Funeral services will take place Monday, Oct. 15, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St., Winnipeg, Man. Innichement to follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Dr., Winnipeg, Man., R3J 3M7 in Bill’s memory.
May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face today
And the rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
We love you, Dad!
Fort Frances Times
Local News from Across the Rainy River District
