Benjamin John Bailey

Benjamin John “Da” Bailey 90, New Waterford It is with broken hearts and great sadness that we the family announce the passing of our dear husband, father , grandfather and brother on February 16, 2012 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital.Born in Newfoundland John was the son of the late Hughie and Mary (Butler) Bailey. John was a member of the Cape Breton Highlanders and was a war veteran , serving overseas in Germany, Belgium, Holland and Italy, also a member of the New Waterford Legion and the New Waterford Pensioners Club. He loved to spend his summers at his bungalow in Big Pond, where he had numerous friends, and spending time and chatting with them was what he looked forward to. John is survived by his loving wife Frances (Gillis) and the love of life, his daughter June (Sonny) Wadden, his pride and joy, his grandsons Donnie, Rodney and Shawn Wadden, great –grandchildren Ava, Hazel, Keith and Lindsay; brothers Ernest (Helen), New Waterford and Leonard (Coleen), Mira. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Phyllis, Elizabeth, Clara Bell and brothers Colin and Jack. Cremation has taken place and a funeral mass to celebrate John’s life will be held on Saturday,February 18th at 10 am in the Parish of Saint Leonard, Mt. Carmel Ave. with Father Victor Ozoufuanya and Deacon Leo Penny officiating. Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the K.O.C. , Plummer Ave., New Waterford. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500 Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation To send online condolences to the family go to: www.mclellanfuneralhome.com