With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Melville Bailey (New Hamburg, Ontario), born in London, London, who passed away on January 3, 2023. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Melville Bailey and Heather Bailey (Roseaman); his siblings, Geoff Bailey and Margaret Perry (Ken); his brothers-in-law, Ian Robinson and Robin Jeffrey; and his niece Fiona.

He is survived by : his wife Ann Bailey (Robinson); his children, Maggie (Brian Heldman) and John C. Bailey (Heidi Yantzi-Bailey); his grandchildren, Zach, Austin, Selina (Derek) and Noah (Ellie); his sister Ruth Robinson; his sisters-in-law, Evelyn Bailey and Barbara Jeffrey; and his nieces and nephews, Neil (Yvonne), Andrea (Russell), Debbie (Amanda), Sally (Simon), Jill (Duncan), Katy, Alan, David (Suzanne) and Catherine (Cameron). He is also survived by extended family members and friends.

As expressions of sympathy, donations would be welcomed in John's honour to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or the St. Mary's General Hospital Cardiac Unit would be appreciated by the family and can be done through the funeral home website. Donations are being accepted for: GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ST MARYS GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION KITCHENERWATERLOO (ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION KITCHENER-WATERLOO).

7 trees have been planted in memory of John Melville BAILEY DS Deborah Smyth Posted Jan 11, 2023 at 07:36pm In loving memory of my dear Uncle John these three trees represent my mother Margaret, my wife Amanda and myself.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mark Jutzi Funeral Homes