Obituary of Anne Marie (Symington) Bailey

May 17, 1941 - October 3, 2014. Devoted mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer and C. difficile. To be reunited with her parents Howard Symington (1988) and Elda Mae Symington (Pilkie)(1989). Anne will be missed by her children Lisa Poulin (Mike), Jeff Bailey, David Bailey (Sarah) and grandchildren Matthew Poulin, Jason Poulin, Kailey Poulin, Jack Bailey, Jim Bailey, Joe Bailey, and Siena Bailey. Also remembered by many great friends and neighbours. Special thanks to the nurses in the palliative care unit, Dr. Koivu, Dr. Patel, and Dr. Diamantouros, and Bease for their support and compassion during Anne's final days at University Hospital. A private burial was held October 6, 2014. Anne fondly remembered family visits to the cottage in Sarnia and loved her work in the cardiac cath lab at University Hospital. Since retirement, Anne treasured conversations and time spent with family and friends. A celebration of Anne's life will take place Thursday, October 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bellamere Winery, 1260 Gainsborough Road, London. All friends of Anne are welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society.