BRADFORD, MA – The gracious and courageous life of Noreen Patricia Bailey was lost to cancer on October 26, 2023. Born on October 8, 1965, she was the daughter of Charles “Biff” and Maureen Bailey. She resided throughout her life at the original family home in Bradford.
Noreen “Beana” Bailey worked briefly as a hairstylist at her mother’s Andover salon before obtaining her accounting degree from Fitchburg State University. During her 27 year career with the Internal Revenue Service, and due to her diligence and no-nonsense attitude, she achieved a managerial position.
An accomplished pool player, Noreen took on many challenges, including semi-pro players. She was a member and past president of Quota Club International. At home, she was a gifted gardener as well as a splendid cook. Aside from her outstanding meals, the highlight of the many parties she hosted was her Grinch decorated Christmas tree.
Noreen, along with her boyfriend Kevin Phaneuf and their dog Bandit, vacationed regularly at campsites in New Hampshire, where they enjoyed meeting all kinds of people. Off season, she and Kevin could be found anywhere within view of a Keno game screen. Kevin was a loving and devoted caretaker and confidant during Noreen’s illness this past year.
Noreen was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Michael Bailey. She is survived by her companion Kevin Phaneuf and his family, Jeanne Phaneuf and Jared Petrowski, Sasha Phaneuf, Kelsa and Tom York, and Kyle and Diana Phaneuf, and his 11 grandchildren; her brother Charles “Chip” Bailey and his wife Maura, and several cousins, her nephews and nieces Dylan Bailey and his fiancé Alix, Charles Bailey III, Madison and Kyrsten, John Bailey, Dallas Bailey and Yvonne Dean-Bailey.
ARRANGEMENTS: There will be a private service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Camp Bernadette, 83 Richards Rd, Wolfboro, N.H, 03894. Arrangements are in the care of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Ann says
October 28, 2023 at 8:57 pmSo very sorry for your loss❤️
Linda says
October 28, 2023 at 11:30 pmSo sorry to hear of this sad news. My condolences go out to her family. She is definitely missed. She touched so many people’s lives. Cherish the memories you shared and keep her close in your heart.
Denise Tedesco says
October 30, 2023 at 1:58 pmSo sorry for the loss of such a nice person and was my pleasure to have worked with her over the years. my thoughts and payers are with the family and her love ones
Diane Mondello says
October 30, 2023 at 2:39 pmMy deepest sympathies go out to Kevin, family and friends for the loss of a great leader.
Noreen, you brought the power of your presence, your compassion, and your position to our unit several years ago. The loss of a manager like you is something that can never be recovered. You have accomplished many good things in life and touched many lives. You worked hard and always followed the path of honesty. Sleep well, my boss and friend. God has a beautiful reward for you! Rest in Peace.
Robin Bailie Spirdione says
October 30, 2023 at 4:17 pmWe are very sorry to read of Noreen’s passing. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her entire family. My husband and I used to be close friends of Richard and Noreen years ago. So many great memories……
Chuck and Robin Spirdione
Peggie (Conlon) Ardizzoni says
October 30, 2023 at 11:25 pmI was very sorry to see this. I have many fond memories of Noreen from summers spent at Camp Bernadette. My condolences to her family may she rest in peace.
Bob Coletta says
October 31, 2023 at 2:42 pmSo very sorry to hear about Noreen.
My condolences to Noreen’s family.
I have known Noreen since she was a little girl.
She was full of energy, funny, and very smart.
We later met again at the IRS where Noreen worked her way into Management..
We are all going to miss her much.
She is now in a better place out of pain and discomfort.
I will certainly miss her – She had a way of making your day.
TO Maureen ( Noreen’s Mother) and Kevin my thoughts and prayers.
Time hopefully will make it easier but we all will never forget her.