Born in Vancouver, BC, Dr. Tom Bailey devoted his life to family, medicine, and to family medicine. Growing up in Victoria, Beamsville (ON), Oxford (UK), and Vancouver, by his late teens Tom knew his vocation and knew the love of his life: Nancy, a young woman he had met in 1970 while both were Easter Seals camp counsellors. He married her in 1973 and earned his medical degree from UBC in 1976, his first son born the same day as his final exam.
He completed his residency in family medicine at Dalhousie University in 1978. He became the proud father of two more sons as he set up a medical practice in Victoria’s Western Communities, where he worked as a family physician for more than forty years.
His family grew to include four grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. His workload grew as well. He served in numerous capacities supporting family medicine, including everything from maternity through eldercare, from exam writer to committee organizer to president of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (2006-2007). He did all his work without boast or complaint.
Tom is profoundly missed by his wife Nancy; children Stephen (Christine), Andrew (Elena), and Michael (Emily); grandchildren Presley, Hayden, Isaac, and Bergen; siblings John (Brenda), Peter (Janet), and Maggie (Don); nieces; nephews; friends; family; colleagues; teammates; and patients. Tom’s death was sudden and unexpected but he spent every day of his life doing what he loved with people whom he loved.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, 1611 Quadra Street, on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice in keeping with Tom’s life.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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To Dr. Baileys family my condolences and deepest sympathy. He was a great Doctor and we will miss him very much.
My sincere condolences to Dr Bailey’s family. May he RIP. I will sure miss him as he has been my family doctor for over 30 years. He was always so caring and understanding, an amazing doctor and great asset to our community. He will not be forgotten.
My Condolence to Tom’s family. I worked on several projects involving residential care with Tom over the years. He was old school caring dedicated, inspiring, always advocating for doing the right thing and his legacy will be long lasting. He made a difference. I am privileged to have worked along side him on residential care and in patient care.
sincerely
Dr. Frank Egan
To Dr Baileys family….
We are so sorry for your loss and wish you our deepest condolences. Dr B was my doctor for 40 yrs and he was always kind, caring and was able to comfort during tough times. He had a way to soothe patients with his humor and funny ties. Always told me not to google lol. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. RIP
It is with a heavy heart that I send my deepest sympathies for your loss. Dr. Bailey will be sorely missed by many but mostly his family. When your hearts heal may you embrace the fond memories of a well respected, love husband, father, friend, boss, doctor & confident. Prayers, love & respect.
Sincere condolences to Nancy and family, on the loss of a wonderful person. We will miss him dearly
I have so many thoughts and feelings flooding my mind after I heard about the passing of Dr. Thomas Bailey. He was one of the most kind, compassionate, intelligent, patient, remarkable man and doctor I have ever known. He delivered my siblings and myself into this world. He delivered both of my boys into this world. This past summer when I was diagnosed with epilepsy he was there for me through every treatment and medical test. He always made me feel that everything was going to be ok. I am so blessed that he was there for me through these major moments and milestones in my life. I thought there was nothing he didn’t know… so when he said something I just trusted it wholeheartedly. He is an irreplaceable doctor. My deepest condolences to his family, patients, and friends. He will be truly missed.
Nancy, Stephen, Andrew, Michael,
Our kind wishes and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We knew Tom through our shared work at the College of Family Physicians of Canada where Tom served in many capacities. We are proud and privileged to have known Tom and Nancy! A donation to Red Cross will be made in Tom’s honour.
Cheri Bethune and Bob Miller
To Dr.Bailey’s family I said my deepest condolences to you.
Dr. Bailey was my family Dr. for 30 years delivered both my children, was always so kind
he will be greatly missed
I am so very sorry to hear this tragic news. Dr. Bailey has always been kind, caring and always willing to listen to me. He just delivered my first grand child, and he was my doctor for over 24 years. I want to express my sincere sadness and condolences to his family. He was a wonderful doctor and my girls and myself with miss him greatly.