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Christopher S. Bailey, 50

Christopher S. Bailey, 50, of Landisville, loving husband, father, son and brother entered Heaven at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Chris and his wife Gaye celebrated their 27 wedding anniversary on November 26th.

Born in Philadelphia, Chris was the son of Patricia M. Mackley, (O’Brien), Lancaster, and Donald Bailey, Columbia. Chris graduated from Manheim Twp. High School in 1978 and attended Millersville University for one year. He attained the rank of Corporal while serving in the United States Marine Corps. Chris was a salesman for Autohaus Lancaster for close to 25 years.

Chris was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He was active in the Red Rose APBA League for over 20 years and was currently president. He served 10 years as president of the Hempfield H.S. Ice Hockey Association and was a former board member of CPIHL hockey league. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. Chris and Gaye shared a love of the ocean and especially traveling to Florida and Wildwood, NJ.

A devoted and loving family man, Chris is survived by his parents, wife, three children, Christopher A. and Andrew S. Bailey, Lancaster, and Katie A. Bailey, Landisville; three siblings, Gregory, husband of Tracy Bailey, Mount Joy, Gary, husband of Sharon Mackley, Marietta, and Judy, wife of Mike Dobson, Bena, VA; and many beloved  nieces and nephews.

A Funeral  Mass will take place Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11 AM at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster, with The Rev. Jonathan E. Currier officiating. Viewings will be held Friday, January 21, 2011 from 6 to 9 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA and again on Saturday at the church from 10 to11 AM. Interment will be in the Reformed Mennonite Cemetery, Landisville, with military honors accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard.

A lunch celebrating Chris’s life will be held at St. Thomas Church following the burial.  Chris’s family and friends are all welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to an education fund for Chris’s children. Contributions can be mailed to: M&T Bank, Eden Park, 1701 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, Pa 17601. Please make checks payable to “Gaye A. Bailey”. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

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Gaye,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Chris. I was saddened when I read that he died. I wish you peace and comfort at this time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort.

Deb Sagerer

My sincere sympathy to you and your family at the passing of Chris.  Over the last 20 years, Chris has been my salesman at Autohaus.  He was not just a salesman, he was caring, trustworthy and friendly.  I will miss him,  He always made a point to check with me when I had the cars serviced.  You and your family are in my prayers.

Mary Thieringer

Dear Gaye and family,

I cannot describe how thankful I am for the 30 years of friendship I had with Chris. He was truly unique, and I will never forget him, or the wonderful times I had with your whole family over the years. We were all lucky to have him in our lives, but I can tell you from all my conversations with him, that he knew how lucky he was as well, to have the family that he had. God Bless you and stay strong.

George and Vicky

We wish you our deepest sympathy.  Chris always had a smile and something nice to say.  He often shared stories of his children and his love of sports.  May your memories of Chris bring you peace and joy.

Mike, Judy and Lauren Dobson

Dear Gaye and family,
We met when your son Chris and my son Jonathan Meredith were in elementary school together and on the same baseball team.  I always enjoyed our chats at the games and the few times that our paths have crossed since then.  I am so sad with you upon the death of your husband, and my heart is grieving with you.  May the Lord give you strength and comfort in the days ahead, and share my condolences with Chris.  Because I could not find your address, I had to send my sympathies in this way.
With love,
Nancy Bradley

A great big hug to you and the kids, Gaye.  You are in my thoughts.

Love,
Aunt Nancy

To The Family,
I worked with Chris for seven years, What a wonderful person,All he talked about was his wonderful family. We had great conversations about life and our kids. I remember Chris as being a great salesman who truly respected his customers, and his customers loved him.Im sad that I havent talked to Chris in a while. I will always remember his smile and positive out Look on life, He truly made a difference in his life, as a professional and as a family man. Im sure you all are very proud of his accomplishments. May he rest in peace.                
                               
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Stewart Liebowitz

Our condolences to the Bailey Family from the Mackley family. We shared our families and clearly became one family over the years. From the very beginning Chris always welcomed us with open arms and will be greatly missed. We should all be proud of your father and husband’s accomplishments. He clearly sacrificed his time and energy toward raising three wonderful children and being a devoted husband. He seemed to put everyone else first, yet never complained. He energized the room with his quick wit or a good joke. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

God Bless,
Gary, Sharon and the girls.

The Friends,customers and families of Autohaus Lancaster send out their heartfelt condolences to the Bailey families!   Chris was a part of our lives for many years and we will miss him dearly.  We hold him in our prayers!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I had the pleasure of purchasing several cars from your father over the last 14 years. He was a good man, and will be sorely missed. As a customer, it was easy tell that Chris loved his job. He had the ability to build great rapport and relationships with his customers. Chris was more than willing to talk about his family, it was easy to see the love and respect he had for each of them.

My deepest sympathies,
John Martin

Dear Gayle and Chris’s children,
I am very sorry for your loss. Chris sold me my first new car. I was very suspicious of car salesman but he was very nice. I recently lost mother, so my goes out to you in this difficult time.
Love,
Beatriz.

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