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July 26, 2024

Marjorie Olive Bailey

Marjorie Olive

Bailey

June 13, 1911 –

August 23, 2012

Marjorie was born in Armstrong, B.C. to Frederick and Alice Bailey. She was predeceased by her parents, by her brothers Charles and Basil, by her niece Freda and nephew Dennis (Janet). She is survived by nephew Peter Bailey (Mary), by great-nephews Roger Bailey (Diane Courchesne) and Matthew Bailey, great nieces Monica Jackson (Michael) and Seasonn Bailey, and by Jennifer and Claire Jackson and Julia, David and Rebekah Bailey.

Marjorie taught home economics in several Vancouver schools before retiring to Pender Island and then Sidney, BC.  Though without family of her own, Marjorie was devoted to her extended family who regarded her as a favourite aunt, and was blessed with a large network of friends.  She had an indomitable and independent spirit and will be missed by family and friends alike. Service to be held on Saturday, September 1st at 1pm in St. Peter’s Anglican Church, North Pender Island. Donations if desired to the Pender Island Public Library, of which Marjorie was a founding member.

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