Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving families Gladys Bailey nee Cross, on Monday, August 8th, 2011, at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, N.L., at the age of 102 years. Mrs. Gladys Bailey nee Cross was born on April 3rd, 1909 at Middle Brook, Gambo. She married Frank (Sr) Bailey of Bonne Bay. They raised eight children; Frank (Jr), Brymer, Wallace, Guy, Gus, Betty, Mary, & Bruce. For several years the family lived in the the “Mining town" of Buchan’s where Frank (Sr) worked at the local bakery. Later the family moved to Deer Lake where Frank (Sr) and Gladys started their own bakery business. Following her husbands death at the young age of 42, Gladys operated the bakery with the help of family members. Bailey's Bakery attracted customers from across the Province, Mainland Canada & the U.S. Gladys retired from her business at the age of 65 years. Since retiring, she has travelled to Alberta & Ontario several times, still energetic and mentally alert up to her hospitalization, she continued to read, knit, watch television & attend her local church. This "Dear Lady" will be missed by all who knew her. Leaving to mourn with fond & cherished memories her children; Guy Bailey & Family, Gus (Betty) Bailey & family, Bruce (Gail) Bailey & family, Betty Moss Perry (Ross) & family, & Mary Bailey & family; her many many grand-children, great grandchildren, great great grand-children & great great great grandchildren. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Frank (Sr); sons, Frank (Jr), Brymer & Wallace; also leaves to mourn a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, family & friends. The family received family & friends from Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL. Wednesday, August 10th from the hours of 7 - 9 pm, & Thursday, August 11th from the hours of 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm. The funeral service took place on Friday, August 12th at 2:00 pm from St. Michael's & All Angels Anglican Church in Deer Lake, with The Rev. John Meade officiating with the burial to follow at the family plot of the Anglicans church section at Wight's Road, Deer Lake. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Michael's & All Angel's Anglican Church Building Fund, 21 Farm Road, Deer Lake, NL. A8A 1J2, in Gladys memory would be graciously appreciated by the family. The Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL. To sign the guest book or send a message of condolence please visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com
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