Following a brief illness, Marg passed away peacefully on January 5, 2020 at the age of 89. Daughter to the late Emile and Lucienne (Lalonde) Bailey. She leaves to mourn her only sister Denise White (late Kenneth White). Marg was a loving aunt to Steven (Caroline), Richard (Jessica), Greg (Janet Campbell), the late Peter (Bonnie), Paul (late Susan), Matthew and Susan (Patrick) Kealey. Marg cherished her many grandnephews and grandnieces Ashley, Austin, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Christopher, Derek, Samantha, William, Wesley, Jacob and Sidney; and great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces Karissa, Arabella, Xander and Felix.
Marg was a doer with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. She was an avid traveler and lover of the arts—from theatre, opera, museums, music and collectables from around the world. Marg’s humility, strength and intelligence were appreciated by all who knew her. She was an accomplished partner at a top interior design firm in Ottawa during the 1950’s to late 1970’s. Marg lived fully and was an inspiration on how to live a good life. She loved sports; she was a swimmer and skier for most of her life. Her love of cooking, baking and eating will not be forgotten.
Marg was a kind and generous soul. She was always happy to lend a helping hand and offer guidance to family and friends. She was a compassionate volunteer from a very early age and throughout her whole life. An achiever by any measure, it is her big heartedness and uncommon kindness that will be most sorely missed. No more needs to be said by those of us lucky enough to have experienced her warmth and humanity.
The family offers this poem as an ode to their beautiful aunt.
My aunt was a woman who had smiles to brighten your days,
who always made you feel good with her warm words of praise.
And what’s more she knew
what to do to make wishes come true.
She was my aunt.
My aunt was someone who always had good stories to tell,
but just as importantly she knew how to be a good listener as well.
She was patient and kind
and the very best friend you could ever hope to find.
She was no ordinary person.
And I’m proud to tell the world that Margaret Bailey was my aunt.
-Unknown author (modified)
The family is appreciative of the excellent care Marg received. A special thanks to the Montfort Hospital, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital, Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, the Embassy West Senior Living retirement home and the PSWs from Bayshore through the Champlain LHIN.
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