Haverhill – Russell E. “Monk” Bailey, 77, husband of Barbara A. (Palen) Bailey, passed away October 23 at Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill surrounded by his loving family.Born and raised in the Acre section of Haverhill he was the son of the late Kenneth C. and Marie Regina (Comeau) Bailey. He attended Haverhill Public Schools and was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School, Class of 1957. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving from 1957 and receiving his honorable discharge in 1961. For many years he was employed by Groveland Fence Company, and later, the Foss Manufacturing Company located in Ward Hill Haverhill in the shipping and receiving department for over twenty-five years.The “Monk” was always on the move and enjoyed road trips to Foxwoods. Russell loved life and lived it to its full extent, always marching to the beat of his own drum.Russell leaves his wife of 47 years, Barbara A. (Palen) Bailey of Haverhill a son, Michael E. Bailey and his wife Keri A. (Gostanian) of Haverhill a daughter, Kim M. Kinney and her husband Scott A. of Derry, NH a brother Carl Bailey and his wife Frances of Merrimac a sister, Judy A. Playdon and her husband John of Bradford two grandchildren, Scott A. Kinney, Jr. and Lauren M. Kinney and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Leslie Tidd.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, October 30 from 8:45AM until 10:45AM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A Mass will be offered in his memory following at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Avenue, Haverhill. Donations may be made in his memory to Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Avenue, Haverhill, MA 01830. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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