BAILEY, William (Billy)

BAILEY, William (Bill / Billy) formerly of Shankill and York Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Died suddenly June 30, 2023 at his home in France. Beloved Dad of Karen and Alison and much loved elder brother of Kenneth and Trevor. Deeply regretted by his partner Georgiana and her children. He will be sadly missed by his brother's family, his sons-in-law, his wife Elaine and their grandchildren: Bobby, Ayesha, Gracie, Sophie and Harry. William was a former teacher of English and History and was a life-long learner. He will be remembered by the many friends, colleagues and individuals whose paths he crossed. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will take place on Friday, August 4 at 11. 00am in Monkstown Parish Church followed by the burial of his ashes in Deans Grange Cemetery. Donations, in lieu of flowers to the Dublin and Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team. Every old man I see In October coloured weather Seems to say to me: "I was once your father." (Patrick Kavanagh)