BAILEY, Joan Estelle (Robins) - Passed away peacefully at the age of 94 with her family by her side at Butternut Manor in Uxbridge on Friday, October 25, 2019.
Beloved wife of the late Jack (d.1990).
Beloved mother to Robin (Marie), Joanne (Ken Holt), John (Clare) and Janet (Heino).
Loving sister to the late Jean Lamont and Bruce (d.).
Adored by her grandchildren Brian (Lindsay), Andrew, Kristy (Robert), Katie (Jason), James, Megan, McCartney and Dryden.
Greatgrandmother to Landen, Mackenzie, Avery and Lauren.
Dear Aunt of Doug and Ann Lamont, Gail Mowbray and Cathy Robinson.
Joan was born in Midland, Ontario on June 9th, 1925 and delighted in small town life and the strong roots it provided. The depression and war years left an indelible mark and Joan shared her experiences with fondness and care, bringing her experiences to life for a younger generation.
A lover of basketball, Joan played on the high school team and the YWCA was a favourite place to spend time with friends. In the summer she was a ‘Girl of Kitchikewana’ Camp on Georgian Bay. Joan left Midland to attend Victoria College at the University of Toronto and after graduation, in 1950 she married her forever love - Jack. Joan supported Jack through his early career and became a steadfast and hardworking partner in his dream to create his own business that is still in the family and going strong over 60 years later.
Many happy years together raising their four children with much of their time spent at the cottage on the shores of Lake Bernard in Sundridge Ontario where Jack was born. This setting instilled a strong connection with the outdoors and an appreciation for what can be learned from the simple truths of nature. Joan’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have no end of wonderful memories of their time growing up in a home filled with kindness and love.
With crafts, crossword puzzles, scrabble, card and board games always on the go, Joan’s years as a teacher in Newmarket prepared her for a life where she happily included children in her favourite pastimes.
Volunteerism was a commitment taken seriously and Joan spent countless hours involved with The Girl Guides, St. Paul’s Anglican Church and St. John’s Convalescent Hospital in Toronto.
The many friendships Joan formed throughout her life withstood time and distance and helped to create an extended family of adopted ‘Aunties’ and ‘Uncles’ who became an integral part of the Bailey family. Needless to say, Joan was cherished by young and old and all who had the privilege to know her learned from her generous nature, her positive outlook and
her wise insights garnered during a long life well lived.
A private family service will take place at St. Andrew’s-St. James Cemetery in Orillia.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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