EUGENE PETER BAILEY

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EUGENE PETER BAILEY Peacefully, and according to his prayers and wishes, Eugene (Gene) Peter Bailey, aged 73, passed away May 2, 2000 in the arms of his beloved wife Barbara at his St. Andrews, MB home. We are eternally grateful to God that He allowed our dear husband, Dad and grandfather to enter his next life with dignity and without pain or suffering. Left to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, his true love and wife of 53 years, Barbara; his children, Allan (Lyn) Bailey, Ken (Julia) Bailey, Michelle (Kyle) Picard, and Michael Bailey; his grandchildren, Tricia (Kevin) Hughes, Jenaya, Jason, Talia, and Jordan Bailey and Arianna Picard; brothers, Donald (Verna) and Fred (Carol). Gene was predeceased by his mother Margaret and father Peter. He has several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who will always remember how thoughtful, generous, and full of life Gene was, and will continue to be, as he begins his new life with the Lord. Gene was born on September 25, 1926 in Suchovolya, Brody, Ukraine. After arriving in Canada at the age of two, he and his family made their home in Allegra, MB near Beausejour. Years later he met his sweetheart Barbara Nikodem. They married in 1946, started their family, moved to Beausejour and then on to Winnipeg. Gene took on a variety of jobs, but spent most of his working life in the wholesale lumber and building materials industry. For many years he was general manager of Sprague Distributors Ltd. As he woke up each and every morning, he looked forward to going to work, and cherished his relationships with his colleagues and customers. He took early retirement in 1990, and looked forward to spending more quality time with his family. Gene was unconditionally devoted to his family. A talented musician, he loved nothing more than to entertain everyone by playing the violin, mandolin, or harmonica. He also found pleasure in being "Mr. Fix-It", visiting the homes of his children to putter around and make sure everything was in working order. Being around his family meant more to Gene than anything else in the world. He found comfort and solace listening to all of the stories his wife, children, and grandchildren shared with him. Gene has left behind a legacy that he can truly be proud of. His family will forever remember all of the good and decent things he stood for. Gene was an excellent husband, father, and grandfather, and it gives us comfort knowing he left this earth with the confidence that he taught his children an important lesson; to be true to yourself and never forget who you are, where you came from, and where you want to go. The family would like to express its sincere gratitude for the prayers and support that brought great comfort to Gene. He had a strong faith and belief in Gods will. To celebrate Genes incredible life, prayers will be said on Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, May 6, 1:00 p.m. at St. Josephs Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Ave. Interment and reception to follow at Glen Eden. Pallbearers will be Genes brothers, Donald and Fred, son-in-law Kyle Picard, grandson Jason Bailey and godsons, Mark Galarnyk and Terry Glowa. Grandson Jordan Bailey will serve as cross bearer. Flowers gratefully accepted, as Gene loved the spring season with the fresh blooms symbolizing new life. However, memorial donations in Genes name to the charity of ones choice may also be made. Dad...you are the most courageous and inspiring man we know. You are our hero and we will forever cherish and celebrate the abundance of memories we all hold so close to our hearts. At Days End (this is how Gene lived his life) Is anybody happier because you passed their way? Does anyone remember that you spoke to them today? The day is almost over, and its toiling time is through, Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you? Can you say tonight, in parting with the day thats slipping fast, that you helped a single person of the many that you passed? Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said; Does the person whose hopes were fading, now look with courage ahead? Did you waste the day or lose it; Was it well or sorely spent? Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent? As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God will say, "You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today". - John Hall CHRYSTOS VOSKRES Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME, 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 04, 2000