BAILEY, ALLAN (AL) FRANK The family of Allan (Al) Frank Bailey announce his passing August 28, 2020, at the age of 81.
Born in Blackstock, ON, on January 1, 1939, he was the only surviving son of the late Jennie (Leighton) and Frank Bailey. Survived by his daughters, Sharon Benedikt, Laurie Bailey, Janet Thomson (James); grandchildren, Jamie Benedikt, Jeffrey and Sheri Zeidman, Ashleigh Taylor; and great-grandchildren, Alexis Bertrand and Timothy McGinnis. Predeceased by ex-wife Marilyn Bailey (Bray); and partners, Jeanne Winter and Lillian Olmstead. He was lifelong friends with Ardis McArther, Wayne Venning and Joan (Venning) Veague. His career in communications/journalism was spent at several newspapers, radio stations, Bell Canada, TCP and CSA. Upon retirement in 1989, he returned to Blackstock to fulfill his dream of owning and racing thoroughbred race horses.
He loved playing country songs on guitar, golf and sports, being an avid fan of Toronto teams (Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors, Argos). Cremation by Low and Low Funeral Home, there will be no funeral.