Hazel A. Bailey

Hazel A. (Harvey) Bailey, 96, of Cape Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation, 37 Route 6A, Sandwich; formerly of Jefferson Street, North Attleboro and Pleasant Street, Attleboro, died on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the facility where she had resided for almost ten years after having been surrounded by the presence of family. She was the wife of the late Herbert O. Bailey who died in 1972. Born in Elgood, West Virginia on July 4, 1914, she was a beloved daughter of the late Rev. William A. Harvey, Sr. and Mrs. Bertha (Craddock) Harvey and was the stepdaughter of the late Mrs. Gertrude (Shaw) Harvey. Mrs. Bailey was a North Attleboro resident for 45 years prior to moving to Attleboro where she resided for four years before moving to Sandwich almost ten years ago. She was employed as an inspector for the former L. G. Balfour Company in Attleboro prior to her retirement 35 years ago. Mrs. Bailey never forgot her southern roots and was a woman of strong religious convictions and strong faith. Her family recalls with fondness her many whimsical sayings and quotations that she would interject into daily conversation. Mrs. Bailey attended the Church of the Nazarene in North Attleboro and the Assembly of God in South Attleboro in earlier years. Her favorite pastimes included cooking, sewing, quilting and shopping but she was happiest when surrounded by members of her large family as they created memories to cherish for a lifetime. Mrs. Bailey leaves her children: James R. Bailey of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Alice E. Thomas of Sagamore; Oliver L. Bailey of Spring Hill, Florida; Marjorie A. DeRagon of North Attleboro; Katheryn S. MacNamara of North Attleboro; Brenda K. Moore of North Attleboro; Janice A. Felix of East Walpole; 17 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; her siblings: William A. Harvey, Jr. in West Virginia; Samantha Tucker in North Carolina; Dorothy Hodge in West Virginia; Wanda Faidley in West Virginia; Robertha Taylor in Kentucky and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. She was the dedicated and devoted mother of the late Roland A. Bailey who died on September 11, 1997. Mrs. Bailey was predeceased by her siblings: Virginia D. Hoskins; Ruth Powell; Martha Goings, Pauline Phillips, Denzel Harvey and Gilmer Harvey. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Monday, March 21, 2011 from 4:00 8:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Those in need of a ride to visitation may simply call (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis local transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Carole L. Baker, Pastor of the Central Congregational Church, Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, North Attleboro. Following cemetery services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. Childrens room available during visitation and the funeral service. Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sunshine Fund of Cape Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation, 37 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563 or to the SolAmor Hospice, 123 Waterhouse Road Suite 5, Bourne, MA 02532. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are entrusted to the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.