Obituary of Barbara Jean Bailey

After a courageous battle with cancer, Barbara passed peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family, at Victoria Hospital, London, in her 72nd year. Beloved wife for 50 years of Dr. David Bailey, of London. Cherished mother of Karen Clooney (Matthew), Brian Bailey (Anita), all of London, and Scott Bailey (Christina), of Angus. Nana shared a unique and special bond with each of her adoring grandchildren: Lavinnia, Maia, Isaak, Rhiannon, Seren, Dane, and Aracelis. Also, survived by her father, Walter Gillespie, of Beaverton; her sister Jane Palmer (Mike), of Honolulu, Hawaii; her brother Chuck (Ainsley), of Beaverton; and her sister-in-law, Joan Stalker (John), of Cobourg. Predeceased by her mother, Jean Gillespie (née Topping). Barb cherished the years she worked as the head administrative secretary at Oakridge Secondary School; her new friendships with Victoria Quilting; and her time fostering kittens through the London Animal Care Centre. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where a Celebration of Life will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required to attend the visitation and visitation/service.