RAYMOND RONALD BAILEY

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RAYMOND RONALD BAILEY June 2, 1922 - July 23, 2015 Peacefully, and surrounded by his family, Raymond Ronald Bailey, aged 93, passed away on July 23, 2015 at Riverview Health Centre. The memorial service for Ray Bailey will be held on Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Cathedral, 135 Anderson Ave., Winnipeg, MB. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Jul 29, 2015

RAYMOND RONALD BAILEY June 2, 1922 - July 23, 2015 Peacefully, and surrounded by his family, Raymond Ronald Bailey, aged 93, passed away on July 23, 2015 at Riverview Health Centre. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Barbara, his children Ron (Sharon Goertzen and Melissa); Ann (Gary Craven, Trevor and Sara); Mary Stanger (Ted, Margaret (Jerrimy and Aurora) and Melanie (Kyle Gluchi); and Robert (Brigitte, Graham and Emma), and Barbara's children Gloria, Michel, Janet, Roger, Marlene, Deanne and Monique and their families. Many nephews, nieces and friends near and far treasure fond memories of Ray. Ray was predeceased by parents Ernie and Nellie Bailey, and in 1988, by his first wife Joan (Pettipher). Ray was born in Brandon, Manitoba where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree from Brandon College in 1944. Following a short stint as a chemist he entered the University of Manitoba and earned a Diploma in Education (1946) and a Masters of Education (1966). In 1973 he was awarded a Canada Council grant for doctoral studies in education. Ray began his teaching career at Killarney in 1946 and later held teaching and administrative positions in Melita, Morris and the Seven Oaks School Division in Winnipeg. In 1986 he retired as Principal of Arthur E. Wright Elementary School. Ray was a highly respected educator who even in his 90s was often greeted warmly by former students and colleagues. As an adjunct to his teaching career Ray was active in the Manitoba Teachers' Society, the provincial Home and School Federation and the Manitoba Library Trustees Association. Ray had many interests outside of Education, including computers, genealogy, photography and classical music. For more than 40 years he served as a Lay Reader in the Anglican Church. For 10 years, he served on the board of Habitat for Humanity with special responsibilities for the first Re-Store in Winnipeg. Ray felt a strong affinity with the Cuban people and made more than 20 visits to Cuba with Joan, and then with Barbara, bringing scarce items to their Cuban friends. The Presbyterian Church of Varadero made them honorary members of their parish. Ray enjoyed travel and did not accept the limitations that his health could have imposed. He travelled extensively with Barbara and cruised to Australia and back using his portable oxygen machine. Ray was an avid fan of the Manitoba Moose, then the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Goldeyes. He was at a Goldeyes game only two weeks before his passing, rooting for the home team. Ray was a proud supporter of his alma mater in Brandon and in 2005 he was the recipient of the Brandon University Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Award. Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was keenly interested in everyone's life and supportive of their educational pursuits and other endeavours. In retirement, Ray became an author and published "Tadpole to Little Frog"- his memoir of growing up in Brandon during the Depression and war years. At the time of his passing he was working on a second volume about his life since 1949. Ray lived independently with Barbara and despite his failing health lived life to the fullest. The family thanks Ray's family doctor, Dr. Grobler and the doctors, nurses and aides who professionally and skillfully attended to Ray during his numerous hospital stays. In particular, they thank Dr. Garcia and the Palliative Care staff at Riverview Health Centre. The memorial service for Ray Bailey will be held on Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Cathedral, 135 Anderson Ave., Winnipeg, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ray Bailey may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 60 Archibald Street, Winnipeg, MB R2J 0V8, www.habitat.mb.ca, Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0M1, www.rossbrookhouse.ca, or a charity of your choice. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Jul 25, 2015

RAYMOND RONALD BAILEY On Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Riverview Health Centre, Raymond Bailey passed away at the age of 93 years. Longer obituary to follow. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 NEILBARDALINC.COM
Publish Date: Jul 24, 2015
Publish Date: Jul 25, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 29, 2015