His parents, Arnold H. and Joann M. (Daigle) Bailey proudly welcomed their son into the world on July 12, 1963 in Keene, NH.
Michael worked as an electrician with his father in his father’s business, Arnold Bailey Electric, Inc., for several years. He had a great love of the out of doors, and a special place in his heart for animals of all kinds. He also enjoyed photography and 4 wheeling.
Michael had just started to enjoy watching football games with his father, and he also enjoyed watching NASCAR. He was very good with working on and repairing of equipment, especially tractors and snowplows. He also enjoyed being on his computer.
He will be greatly missed by many, especially his son, Brett Bailey of Keene; his granddaughter, Maddison Bailey of Keene; his parents of Keene; a brother, Robert Bailey of Swanzey, NH; his nieces and nephews, Jason Bailey, Tanya Bailey, Tara Delaney, Matthew Bailey; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Jourdan Bailey, Eliana Bailey, Ashlyn Bailey, Gabriel Ledoux, Cameron Smith, Cullen Houle, Addison Bailey, Alexandra Bailey, Everett Delaney; and his half-sister, Nancy Howard of Keene. He was predeceased by two brothers, Jimmy Bailey as an infant, in 1976, and Douglas L. Bailey in 1985.
A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on Thursday, October 17th from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene. Funeral services and burial in the Monadnock View Cemetery, Keene, will be private.
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made in Mr. Bailey’s memory to David’s House, Inc., 461 Mt. Support Road, Lebanon, NH 03766.