To the extended Bayley family;
What a great person / husband / father / grandfather / friend Vernon was. He was a person that combined common sense, with dedication to others. To say he will be missed will be an understatement.
I will always remember Vernon with a smile on his face, only willing to give advice if asked, but always being that kind soft spoken person that you did want to ask many questions.

Mrs. Bayley, Kieron, Diana, Michael, Maire and families

You and your families are held close in thought and wished comfort in the days to come.
Sincere condolences

Thoughts are with you Kieran, Diana and families.

Kathleen, Kieron and Diana, Maire and Michael, and Grandchildren: Vernon was a good friend, a great Catholic, a true gentleman. He will be missed by so many people that he touched just by being him. Ron & Tracy, Julia & Drew Frank.

Dearest Kathleen
You and Vernon were such an important part of my life when dealing with my own husbands passing and during my RCIA process. My daughter loved you both as if you were grandparents to her. Vernon always had a smile and kind word to say. I remember seeing you in Parry Sound during the summer cottage months. We shared many memories of the wonderful times had in the Parry Sound area. Vernon will be greatly missed.

Dear Kathleen and family.
My heartfelt condolences with the passing of Vernon.
Have many fond memories of days gone by when we were neighbors.
Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dennis and I are so sorry for your loss. You and and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

To all in the Bayley family, Clare and I were saddened to hear of your loss. May Vernon’s soul rest in peace.

Maire and family, Trish and I were very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. He was a fine gentleman and will be missed. We are sure that you and your family will treasure his memory for many years to come.

In the short time I’ve known Kathleen and Vernon their open hearted welcome of my family into their lives was what impressed me the most. Their empathy and kindness to us when my husband passed away was boundless. I cannot hope to match the comfort they gave me. I can only say that as role models of humanity, it’s not possible to reach higher then Vernon. Dear Kathleen may you find the strength to carry on in the same exemplary manner. All my love Annamaria Vuksinic

My sincere condolences to Kathleen and all of the family. Vernon was a Gentleman in the true sense of the word. I considered him to be a role model. He will be missed. Ian Moyer

To Kathleen and family, as you mourn Vernon’s death may your love and faith bring you comfort. I agree that Vernon was welcomed by God and his parents, son and the multitude of saints and angels. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends.
God bless.
Peace
Catherine Ecker

Dear Kathleen & Family,
It is with much sympathy that Daisy & I wish to express our sadness and condolences to your family at this time.
I was fortunate to have worked with my friend Vern at Ellis-Don for some 15 years, and can state without reservation the qualities he possessed – a true gentleman, a God-fearing family man, industrious, decent, generous, honest and humourous (unfortunately, qualities not too prevalent in society today).
May the Good Lord grant his soul peace and your family comfort.

Kathleen, it is with great sadness I learned of your loss. Recall the many happy and sometimes sad times we shared in Oakridge…both you and Vern were a source of inspiration to many. Know his legacy of love, patience and gentle humour will live on and you will find solace in your wonderful family. Unfortunately I have lost track of your address over the years but know you are in my thoughts with love and prayers.
Margaret Johnson, 7 Grenfell Crescent. London Ont. N5X 2M8

Dear Kathleen &the entire Bayley Family,
We haven’t known Grandma&Grandpa that long but we sure could see what a wonderful ,loving couple they were and totally devoted to their gigantic family. Dick & I felt totally connected to them as well. We know the last while has been very difficult for everyone but he is in a better place now. Kathleen, we will be thinking of you this week and we know you will carry on as your husband would want & your family needs you now too. Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone. Take care and our love to all.

Dear Kathleen , Kieran, Diana, Maire, Michael and families,

We will miss your wonderful Vernon dearly. He was so much a part of our lives from the first years of our arrival in Canada.
He became a beloved “Uncle” as you did an “Aunt’ to our children. He and you gave so much of yourselves to our family His big heart, his warm and welcoming smile, his sense of humour, patience and wisdom are never to be forgotten by any of us.
We have no doubt but that the first angel to greet Vernon will be Terence among the many, many waiting to show their love for this gentle soul.
Our whole family will continue to rely on his help from heaven.

Granddad left everything and everyone better for having known him. When our son,Matt, married Kieron and Diana’s daughter Nicole, we only knew the senior Bayleys as Granddad and Grandmother and marvelled at their devotion to their extended family. Always unfailingly kind and welcoming, we immediately treasured their positive nature and fundamental decency and humility. Heaven is richer and we are poorer without Granddad and we mourn his passing but thank God for sharing him with us. We extend profound condolences to the entire Bayley family and will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during these times. We will miss Granddad and continue to cherish Grandmother.

Kathleen

You and Vernon were an exceptional example of a very loving couple. May he rest in peace. God Bless

Dear Vernon…
No person could be more humane .
A true gentleman, devout Catholic
A devoted loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather..
As a devoted Christian ..Vernon cared for others in need.
I could never give enough appreciation
for Vernon’s caring and helpful assistance to all of my family.
I have never seen a more caring individual other than Vernon’s ‘Katy’
his darling wife of over 60 years.
There are saints amongst us and Vernon
was likely one of them.

Vernon was a true gentleman. He had kind and thoughtful words for many. My condolences to lovely Kathleen and family.

God is ever near to those Who have a broken heart Through the loss of someone dear That tears your world apart
It seems so overwhelming, but God’s love and care is with all you and until we all meet again.
My heartfelt condolences to Kathleen, Maire, Michael and family.
Jacquie

Dear Kathleen, Kieron, Maire and all the family, our condolences to you at this sad time of this great loss. Our family have wonderful memories of time spent together with your family, both in London and at the cottage. He will be remembered by many, such a kind man and a true gentleman. Love to you all. Jim and Donna Heighington and family.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kathleen, Kieron (Diana) and the extended Bayley family during this difficult time. May the love, memories and teachings provide needed solace and reasons to celebrate Vernon’s legacy.

Dear Kathleen,
Hans Werner and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.
God bless
Hans Werner & Marita

Dear Kathleen,
We only met you both a few times in church, when we visited our son, Chris, and his family. Right away we felt very comfortable with you and Vernon, and are very sorry to hear of your big loss. May our Lord welcome him with open arms!
Our sincere sympathy to you Kathleen and the whole family.
Manfred and Maria Sallaberger

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Mr. Bayley was such an important part of my years at St. Cornelius. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bayley were like family and their love for one another shone like a beacon. He will be sadly missed by both myself and my children. My fondest memory is the Bayley’s coming into the office at St. Cornelius after mass at Robert F. Hall and telling me my daughter sang like an angel and how lucky I was. May Mr. Bayley rest in the arms of the angels now.

Dear Kathleen,Maire, Kieron & all the family,

our thoughts and prayers are with all of you a this time of sorrow. Vernon was the best example of a man that lived his life doing the will of God. He gave away his life for the good of others, a righteous and just man, a holy man. He will be remember from all of us with love and as a reminder of what it means how to be and live a worthy life.

United in prayer,
Saul&Nora Bravo & family

Vernon was one of the finest men to have ever walked the earth. (And he married one of the finest women!) He loved his family, life and God and we all loved him. We are both honoured to have known him and to have enjoyed his company at times over the past 30 years. He will be so sadly missed by all his lovely family and friends.

Heartfelt condolences From the Fr. Henk van den Berg council 10614 Holy Family Church Bolton.

Dearest Kathleen and all of Vernon’s family,

We are so sorry to hear about Vernon and send of heartfelt condolences to you all. We know how much you will miss Vernon but be glad that he died peacefully and rest assured he is certainly in heaven now. He will be truly missed by all of us too, he was liked and loved by everyone. He and Kathleen have done such great work in their life together.

Rest in peace Vernon.

Dia leat,
Carmel, Noreen, Mags and Margaret, and families

Dearest Kathleen and all of Vernon’s family,
Although I have only known you since moving to Wasaga Beach I want to express my heartfelt sorrow for the loss of your loving husband and father and to promise my continued prayers for Vernon and your family. I especially want to thank you for your joy-filled witness of how to live a vibrant Catholic faith and what it means to be a truly devoted couple in Christ! Your family’s presence is a precious gift in our parish and you are deeply loved.
May Vernon’s soul rest in peace.
Wendy Bodsworth

Please accept my condolences on Vernon’s passing. Sounds like a man that I hope to become. God bless and know that the thoughts and prayers of my family are united with yours. God Bless.

Dear Mrs. Bayley, Kieron & Diana and the rest of the Bayley family,

We are saddened by the passing of Mr. Bayley. But what a life well lived! And his legacy lives on in his children, their children and now their children’s children. We can certainly envision him patiently untangling fishing lines. It was always one of our great pleasures to chat with Mr. and Mrs. Bayley at their home or at St. John’s, however briefly. And they always asked how we were doing – they would not let the conversation be about them. Beautiful people – certainly a life worth celebrating.

We know that the family has wonderful memories to comfort them at this sad time. We regret that we were out of town the week of his memorial but please know that you are in our thoughts.

Sincere sympathies,
Nancy & Craig Honey

Dear Kathleen and Family,
Not only was Vernon welcomed into the arms of his parents, but God’s arms as well. I just heard about your loss. I am so sorry. Vernon was such a wonder person both inside and out. He surely will be missed by not only family, but all those whoever crossed his path. Although my heart is filled with sorrow and loss, it is also filled with hope in all of the promises made by Jesus and Mary. In Christ’s Love. Maureen Kutcher.