Harvey Hastings Bailie
Died: March 4, 2007 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
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BAILIE…..
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, Harvey Hastings Bailie on Sunday, March 4, 2007 in his 75th year. Dearly beloved husband and best friend for 50 years of Ruth (Kraemer) Bailie. Loving father of Paul, Markham, David (Kathy), Plano, Texas, Mark (Gabriella), Belleville and Julie, Savannah, Georgia. Cherished grandpa of seven grandchildren, Scott, Ken and Andrea, Colin and Shannon, Kevin and Natalie. Dear stepbrother of Robert (Evelyn) Hicks, Shelburne and the late Evelyn (Roy) Cornfield, Terrace Bay. Dear brother-in-law of Nancy and Ron Kraemer, Mitchell, and Betty Lou and Ivan Norris, Cromarty. Son of the late Eileen (Pridham) Bailie and the late David Bailie, and stepson of the late Alice Bailie. Dear grandson of the late Lillian and Alfred Pridham. He will be sadly missed by his many friends, colleagues, nieces, nephews and cousins, including those in Northern Ireland. Harvey spent 35 years in the teaching profession, 21 years of which were as an elementary public school principal in London, Ontario. Visitation will be held a the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, March 8 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral services will be conducted at Byron United Covenant Church, 420 Boler Road London on Friday, March 9 at 2:00pm with Reverend Arthur G. Hiley officiating. Spring interment in Bethel Munro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, the London Regional Cancer Program (Prostate Cancer) or Byron United Covenant Church would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
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Ruth and family:
It is difficult to express my feeling of sadness over your loss. In my 40 plus years in baseball, I considered him to be one of the finest gentlemen that I have met. Over the past few years it has only been at our AGM that we had a chance to meet and chat again but it was always a pleasure that I looked forward to. His contribution to our game and the kids that play is immeasurable.
Howie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning. God bless you all.
Doug, Darlene, Alex, Joshua, Andrew and Jason Shaw
Ruth, Julie, and family,
Please accept my dearest condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take care and always remember the smiles and happiness of your time together.
Sincerely,
Murray
Only a special man could have raised such special children with his wonderful wife. I feel blessed that I got to meet him myself, and know what a terrific man he was firsthand. He passed on so much–honor, humor, and a great sense of giving….just to name a few. My heart goes out to all of the family.
Carol
I read with sadness the passing of Mr. Bailie (as I fondly remember him). He was Principal at Westmount Public School, when I was a young student there…that was a few years ago. His familiar smile and face jumped off the page today, I recognized him in an instant.
The article on Mr. Bailie’s love of baseball was neat to read. As a young student in his School, one never thought of him having interests and a life outside of being Principal! Such a wonderful passion and love he enjoyed.
My deepest sympathies to the family. May it bring you some comfort to know some young minds he helped to shape and guide, hold him dear and hold you in prayer.
God Bless.
Alison (Bock) Urquhart
Dear Bailie Family
Sorry for the great loss of a great male role model. Mr. Bailie was my principal while I attended Westmount Public School. He often would sit with me in his office because I was shy back then and would often seek his company. He did not mind and in fact he would always tell me it gave him great pleasure to talk about Ruth, his best friend and his children. He always started and ended the day with his contagious smile and soft spoken manner. I still have on my entertainment unit a picture taken of him and myself at my grade eight graduation. It sits there to remind me to keep up with a smile. He will be greatly missed and Mr. Bailie I am sure has now grown some enormous wings.
God Speed Mr. Bailie on your final journey home. Heaven needs you now. Remember you always, great mentor.
Julie, Mrs. Bailie, and Family,
I feel very lucky to have had the chance to meet Mr. Bailie. I will always remember his charming personality and great sense of humor. He was a truly wonderful person. Please accept my sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are very sorry to hear about the death of our great Cousin & friend Harvey.Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very important time.Harvey will be sadly missed especially with his houmourious emails and his
up to date happenings in Canada. Keep in touch and God Bless.
DEAR JULIE, I AM THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
LOVE SILVIA
Dear Julie and Family, What a remarkable man Mr. Bailie was, and what a wonderful role model he was to you and to his many students at school and on the baseball diamond. We share with you in your loss. Please know that our concerns and prayers are with you. Steve, Leo, Penny, Silvia, Wendy and Lucie
Dear Ruth and family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your great loss. He is a great friend that we have lost. We will look forward to seeing him in heaven. Now he and Dick Willis can sing duets. Sorry that we are not there in person at this time. However, you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Blessings
Ron and Cathy
To The Bailie Family
I was a student in the late 60’s when Mr.Bailie was the
principal at Lord Nelson Public School.He was a very
caring man and had a great sense of humor. Sending my
deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time.
SINCERELY KAREN MICHIENZI
Dear Ruth and family,
We are saddened by Harvey’s passing. We will remember him for his tireless work with Youth sports in Byron , the OBA, and Baseball at the National level. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Metro, Carol, Scott and Neil Szeryk
Dear Ruth and Family…how saddened we were this week to learn of Harvey’s sudden passing.He was a man we both loved,and I am sure there were many hundreds of others who felt likewise.Harvey was always talking about his family,who he loved with an everlasting affection.He was without a doubt one of the finest educators I have known…a true man of integrity.Harvey loved many things,including baseball,hockey,and working around the home,and had a wonderful sense of humour and a great humility. Please be assured of our prayers for you during this time.
Dear Ruth and Family:
We were so saddened to hear of Harvey’s passing – he was truly one of the good guys. I will miss his all in fun teasing in the choir and Crawford will miss him for their chats. You will surely be remembered in our prayers as you go through these difficult days – may He bring you comfort in the midst of such sorrow. We will call when we return from the south.
Much Love and God Bless,
Allison and Crawford
Our thoughts are with you, your father was a true gentleman and will sorrely missed.
Don, Karen, Jeff & Sarah
Dear Ruth, Dave, Mark, Paul and Julie:
I pass along Mary Jane’s and my sincere sympathy on the loss of Harv/your Dad. We are visiting our daughter Heather, and her family here in Carrollton, Texas. (Dave – you can tell your family how close that is to your home in Plano). Harv made a definite impact on my educational career and through our sports association, but he’ll never know how touched I was when he visited me at home after my cardiac and cancer surgeries, to reassure me that there were better days ahead.
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time…….may you be strengthened by the many happy memories of such a wonderful person. Sincerely, Dave and Mary Jane Lapthorne
Julie,
Sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Although we have lost contact over the years, I have often thought of you and your family. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Wendi Redman
(nee Douglas)
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am to hear about Harvey. I never met him, but we do have a connection. I have been Principal at Byron Northview P.S. for 7 years. I understand that Harvey was Principal at Byron Northview, as well.
Please accept my condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our condolences to all the Bailie family in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Our love to all.
Albert & Fran Kawamura
Roanoke, Va
I am very sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. My condolences to Mrs. Bailie and the family.
Harvey gave me my start in the teaching profession, hiring me in 1979 at Westmount Public School. Harvey was a great motivator for a young teacher and he was keenly interested in helping all of us teaching physical education, in the classroom and in sports. I will be forever grateful to him.
Harvey loved to see students participate in athletic competition. We will miss him greatly.
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Harvey and I were colleagues from way back to our teaching days in Byron, and then as Principals in the London Board of Education system. He was an honest and good friend. He will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Harvey was a good man and I enjoyed being his coworker.
Julie, if I could be there I would and I am truly sorry I am unable to attend. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. How time goes by…it seems like it was just a few years ago that my parents would not let me go to your wedding. It’s funny how some things stay with us.
George Kraemer
My most heartful condolences to Julie and her family. I worked indirectly with Harvey at the London Court House.
My dad passed a few months ago, and all I can say is….One Day At A Time.
Love Dawn
Mrs. Bailie and family,
It was saddening to hear of Harve’s passing. Please accept my condolences at this time. Unfortunately I was unable to get to London to personally express my sympathy. It was always a pleasure to see and chat with Harve at the Baseball Ontario annual meetings and even at the Baseball Hall of Fame a few times in the last years.
He will be missed by us all.
Randy Pickle
48th President
Baseball Ontario
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
I met and worked with Harvey and Julie at the London Courthouse. Harvey was always pleasant and willing to help out in any way he could. He was a proud father and kept us updated on Julie when she was in the US.
I frequently saw him at the London Knights games at the London Gardens where he sat right behind the goalie. He didn’t take his seat until the warmups were complete. He managed to get a similar seating arrangement at the JLC. When I saw him, it was a quick hi on the run or a fast update on the well being of Julie and then he was on his way.
He was a very respected man and one in a million and I will remember his kind face forever.
sincerely
Wendy Hinton
Dear Ruth and family,
Claudia and I had the privilege of working under Harvey’s leadership as young teachers. He was a caring person and a kind man who helped us in many ways. We remember his ready smile and spontaneous laughter. He offered wonderful support and friendship to us which we appreciated and valued then and now. Please receive our loving tribute to him as a sign of admiration and respect for the very special person he was! We benefitted in very large measure from knowing him!
John and Claudia Lewis
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the recent death of Harvey. I remember when he played baseball years ago with Grant when they had the street league. I have fond memories of Byron and the comradeship and friendship we shared with so many people. I know Harvey will be missed.
Sincere condolences from all our family. We have happy memories of your visits here. Harvey had such a warm smile and gentle manner, he was a great example to so many.