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DOROTHY EVELYN BAILEY

Born: Apr 22, 1936

Date of Passing: Jan 17, 2024

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DOROTHY EVELYN BAILEY

(nee TEICHROEB)

Unexpectedly on January 17, 2024, Dorothy Bailey passed away at St. Boniface Hospital with her family by her side.

She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Eva Teichroeb; her brothers, Arthur, Jake, Henry, George, and Robert and her sisters, Eva, Susan, Kay, Elsie, Mary, Marjorie and Grace. She was the last of her many siblings.

She is survived by her daughter Kim Bailey (Michael Benarroch); son Joe Bailey (Diane Bailey); and her beloved grandchildren, Kaija Bailey, Sean Bailey (Alice Bailey), Aden Benarroch (Rebecca Stochinsky), Keenan Benarroch and her loving ex-husband and good friend Don Bailey. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews and good friends.

Dorothy was born in Roseilse, Manitoba on April 22, 1936. She married Don Bailey on October 25, 1958. She worked for the Department of Supply and Services with the federal government until her retirement.



Dorothy was very active in her community. She was involved in the East Kildonan YMCA where she made many good and lifelong friends. She loved the Winnipeg Goldeyes, volunteered with Manitoba Opera and the Winnipeg Symphony and only missed the Winnipeg Folk Festival when she could no longer carry her lawn chair from site to site. She belonged to Good Neighbours where she would organize cribbage games. She hosted her Y friends for card games and loved to play canasta or crib with her grandkids.



She was an amazingly devoted grandmother. She never missed her grandchildren's swim meets, tennis, soccer, baseball or basketball games. She was so very proud of all of them, always there, cheering them on.



Dorothy was always interested in world affairs and was an avid CBC listener and subscriber to the Winnipeg Free Press. She had a very strong sense of fairness and justice and would stand up for those she believed were treated unfairly. She was a kind and compassionate person, a good friend, aunt, grandmother and a great mom.



Donations can be made to the Arthritis Society of Canada.



The family would like to extend our gratitude to the medical professionals who cared for her throughout her life. Also, despite working in a strained and broken healthcare system, all of the healthcare providers at Concordia Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital who provided care for her at the end extended her kindness, gentleness and respect. They are heroes. They are angels. They exemplify the very best of us.



In keeping with Dorothy's wishes, her body has been donated to the Faculty of Human Anatomy and Cell Science. Her final gift to the world is to be a teacher for medical professionals so they can go on to help others.

A celebration of her life is planned for Spring 2024.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2024, Jan 20, 2024

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

  • My Condolences to the Bailey family. I am just sorry that I have only learned of her passing recently. I have heard so many stories about her family over the years, especially her grandchildren that I feel I know you. And I know how proud she was of her grands. We had many deep conversations and she always questioned my “faith” about death that there is a better place. We once had a conversation and I said to her that with her being so much older than me , that it was likely she would pass before me and I told her to send me a message and flicker my at home salon lights to let me know I was right ! Well this past year I have had many outages etc. with my salon lights and one day recently another client asked me about Dorothy and I told her I hadn’t seen her for a while, when low and behold a circuit blew. I knew I needed to do some research on Dorothy and discovered her obituary. I believe my lights have been a message from Dorothy to let me know I’m right and that she is at peace. - Posted by: Debbie Plamondon (Dorothy’s hairdresser since 2005) on: Jan 05, 2025

  • It saddens me greatly to hear of Dorothy’s passing. My deepest sympathies to all of her family. I was very fortunate to become friends with Dorothy. For many years, every couple of months or so I would drop by for a visit and a very strong cup of coffee with Dorothy. We talked sports, politics, grandchildren, and many other topics. She was so easy to talk to and a joy to spend time with. My small dog Lulu would be with me when I visited. Dorothy absolutely adored Lulu and loved spending time with her. She always made sure to have watermelon on hand so she could handfeed little chunks of it to Lulu. This gave Dorothy such joy. Thank you Dorothy, for the many hours of conversation, laughter and fond memories. You will be forever missed. - Posted by: Dave Henry (Friend) on: Feb 20, 2024

  • Dorothy was a beautiful person. She was so kind and so interested in everything and everyone. She always called me "Dearheart" which was so endearing and made me feel loved. She welcomed people into her home and thought nothing of making them supper. When my husband Kim and I first moved here from New Brunswick she and her exhusband Don were so welcoming and made us feel at home. I can't say enough good things about her. Everyone loved her who knew her. May you rest in peace my dear friend. Barb - Posted by: Barbara Strachan (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2024

  • As a teenager I was very fortunate to become friends with Joe and Kim through, ironically the EK YMCA, via their swim club. At the time my life was on a trajectory that was not going to go well. This family treated me as if I was a part of them, how many dinners they made for me, they drove me everywhere for swimming, just hanging around their home, they even let me watch movies with big rooms. Dorothy (Mrs. B) and Donny (Mr. B), you were my 2nd parents and I will be forever grateful for the love and generosity you showed me. Mr. B, Joe, Kim and your families please accept our condolences on the passing of Dorothy (Mrs. B). You will be remembered fondly. Barry and Karen Reid family friends. - Posted by: Barry Reid (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2024

  • Aunty Dorothy, You were my Aunt but my friend also. We had so many fun times when I visited Winnipeg. Just name a few. We loved to go to the Forks, out for coffee, lunch or have dinner at Auntie Dorothy’s and enjoy our favourite noodles. We played cards in the evening and at times we would get the giggles. Thank - you Auntie Dorothy for those beautiful memories. I will miss our phone call. Love always Esther ❤️ - Posted by: Dorothy Bailey (Niece) on: Jan 22, 2024

  • I worked with Dorothy at Govt Services. I remember Dorothy as a fun loving person with a love of music And a devilish sense of humor. She loved playing cards and telling jokes. I especially remember her ring tone where you had to listen to 3 1/2 minutes of Rita McNeil before she answered. That was Dorothy. She will be missed. - Posted by: Beverly Wilde (Friend/co-worker) on: Jan 21, 2024

  • My deepest sympathy to Kim, Joe and their families, and Don. Dorothy was a warm-hearted and very interesting person to know. She was a true blessing to anyone she called "friend"! - Posted by: Mac McCorquodale (Old friend) on: Jan 21, 2024

  • Condolences to all of Dorothy’s family. Dorothy was one of my very best friends when we went to school at Roseisle. I have many fond memories of our friendship. I remember Dorothy as a fun loving, kind girl who always had a smile and enjoyed life. RIP my friend. - Posted by: Gail Sanderson (Landles) (Friend) on: Jan 20, 2024

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