Robert M. Bailey, 90

Robert M. Bailey, 90

MOULTONBOROUGH — Robert "Bob" Marshall Bailey, 90, of Moultonborough and Avon Park, Fla., passed away peacefully at home with his family by his bedside on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Boston on April 13, 1925, he was the son of Charles F. and Eva (Parry) Bailey.

Bob was raised in the Dorchester section of Boston and attended Boston Public Schools. After graduating high school, he enlisted with the Army, serving in the Army during World War II, in the European Theater, with the 20th Armored Division.

Upon returning home from his military service, he furthered his education at the Bryant & Stratton Business School in Boston. Bob worked as a sales engineer with the Weil McClain Boiler Manufacturing Corporation, retiring after 22 years with the company.

He and his wife Phyllis raised their family in Wrentham, Mass., where he was very actively involved, having chaired many school and community committees throughout the years. Bob also served as a National Ski Patrolman, was an avid golfer and inventor.

He and Phyllis eventually retired to Moultonborough and they wintered in Avon Park, Fla., for many years.

Bob will be lovingly remembered by his family as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather (as he was affectionately known as "GG" to the great-grandkids).

Bob was an Eagle Scout and a true patriot who loved his country and proudly displayed the flag wherever he lived.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Phyllis (Barnes) Bailey, of Moultonborough; daughter, Barb Bailey Giroux, of Wolfeboro; sons, Scott M. Bailey, of Strafford, and Mark Bailey, of San Francisco; six grandchildren, Adam Giroux and his wife Colleen, of Medford, Mass., Brian Giroux and his fiancée Jen, of Dover, Hannah Reed and husband Zach, of Strafford, Liz Melnik and husband Chris, of Dover, and Grace Bailey, of Morrisville, Vt.; and four cherished great-grandchildren, C.J., Nova, Seren, and Lachlan.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 www.cancer.org/donate, or to the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, PO Box 766, Center Harbor, NH 03226 www.lrct.org

A celebration of Bob's life will be held at the Geneva Point Convention Center, 108 Geneva Point Road, Moultonborough, NH 03254 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Mayhew Funeral Homes & Crematorium of Meredith and Plymouth are assisting the family. For Bob's Book of Memories: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com