Dear Cecilia, 'Spriggs' , Catherine, Rhoda, Mary-Ann and the Redman Family,
Sincere Condolences on the sad, passing of an old Friend, Tony, aka 'Brother Bailey', 'Gunner Bailey ', 'Tony', confirmed on Sunday, 17/1 in a message from a sibling, in Barbados.
Tony and I met sometime in 1960, because of membership of the Church of the Nazarene, at Black Rock and in my case, Cave Hill. He actually taught me to play the mouth organ with gusto. We shared many common interests and I recollect clearly, introducing to him to colleagues at the School where I taught, in '61.
We met up in UK, in '65 when he spent a week's leave at my digs. He was with the British Army during the Malaysian campaign. He also introduced me to Church friends, now enduring friends of mine. He visited us, soon after Loretta and I were married, sometime in 1969. He was about to change his profession.
Having spoken to your Dad, Mr Redman, on a visit to Barbados, I arranged to meet with Tony and we met at our holiday residence. I was also updated on the whereabouts of his Siblings. Sadly, Your Mum, had passed on by then. As usual, it was as if we had known each other all our lives.
By sheer coincidence, Tony's name came up during a conversation with a mutual friend, before Christmas 2020! I was stunned to learn that he might have been unwell.
May Anthony J Bailey Rest in Peace from all his earthly labours and one day, Rise in Glory.
May his beloved Family be Comforted by fond memories of life with 'Brother', Dad, a caring husband and more. Psalms 116:15
Shirley Hall aka 'Jerry' Hall, Sutton, Surrey , UK
Anthony Bailey
REVEREND ANTHONY JOSEPH BAILEY, of #36 Oxnards Heights, St. James, formerly of Edmonton, Alberta Canada and St. Lucia went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 1, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. Former medic with the Royal Regiment of Artillery, where he received a commendation. Founder of the Christian Holiness Church. Retired Minister with the Church of the Nazarene Barbados District and a beloved member of the Gemswick Nazarene Church.
Husband of Velda Bailey – retired Senior Teacher Ministry of Education.
Father of Anmarie Bailey (Brathwaite), Monetta Bailey and Damon Bailey-Lynch (all of Canada).
Grandfather of Jaheem Bailey and Kaiden Bailey-Lynch (both of Canada).
Brother of Cecilia Quintal (Trinidad), Walter “Spriggs” Redman, Rhoda Forrest and Catherine Randell (USA), Mary-Anne Redman (BSTU).
Father-in-law of Andre Lynch and Neils Brathwaite (both of Canada).
Brother-in-Law of David Quintal (Trinidad), Patricia Redman, Richard Forrest and Ronald Randell (USA), Pearlese Cumberbatch, Herma and Vivian Forde (USA) and the late Ila Forde (Canada) and Lionel Ward.
Cousin of Francis Mason, Sigrid Bailey and the Delice family; Josephine Mitchell, Helen Augustine and Calista Mac Lawrence (all of St. Lucia), Maria Phillips (Canada) and many others in St. Lucia and the United States.
Uncle of Vadim Lordinot; Clint and Virgil Quintal (USA); Tenille Redman Emiliani (USA) and Nadia Redman Plourde (Canada); Nakia and William Randell and Autumn Cabell (USA); Natasha and Lyriq Forde (USA).
Close friend of the Roach, Bourne and Worrell families of Edmonton Alberta and numerous others.
The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 9:30(ECT)/8:30(EST)/6:30(MST) a.m. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The body of the late Reverend Anthony Joseph Bailey will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. All COVID-19 protocols will be in effect.
To view the live stream of the service, please click here.
Date
- Jan 20 2021
- Event Finished
Time
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Jan 20 2021
- Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am