Joan Estelle Bailey Toronto, Ontario Obituary

Joan Estelle Bailey

<p>BAILEY, Joan Estelle (née Robins) -</p><p>June 9, 1925 – October 25, 2019 </p><p>Passed away with her family by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack. Loving mother of Robin (Marie); Joanne (Ken Holt); John (Clare); Janet (Heino). Adored by her grandchildren Brian (Lindsay), Andrew; Kristy (Robert), Katie (Jason); James, Megan; McCartney, Dryden. Great grandmother to Landen; Lauren, Mackenzie, Avery. Dear Aunt of Doug and Anne Lamont, Gail Mowbray and Cathy Robinson. </p><p><br></p><p>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 she married her forever love Jack in 1950. 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 were spent raising their four children with much of their time together 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. </p><p><br></p><p>Many thanks to the staff at Butternut Manor, Uxbridge who treated her with love, dignity &amp; respect; Dr. D. Doobay &amp; the palliative team. </p><p><br></p><p>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. To send a message of condolence, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.com.</p>
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BAILEY, Joan Estelle (née Robins) -

June 9, 1925 – October 25, 2019

Passed away with her family by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack. Loving mother of Robin (Marie); Joanne (Ken Holt); John (Clare); Janet (Heino). Adored by her grandchildren Brian (Lindsay), Andrew; Kristy (Robert), Katie (Jason); James, Megan; McCartney, Dryden. Great grandmother to Landen; Lauren, Mackenzie, Avery. Dear Aunt of Doug and Anne 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 she married her forever love Jack in 1950. 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 were spent raising their four children with much of their time together 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.


Many thanks to the staff at Butternut Manor, Uxbridge who treated her with love, dignity & respect; Dr. D. Doobay & the palliative team.


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. To send a message of condolence, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.com.

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