Lawrence E. Bailey, of Scarborough, passed away on Jan. 3 after a short battle with lung cancer at the Gosnell House in Scarborough.
He was born May 6, 1944 in Nobleboro, son of Ulysses G. and Doris (Simmons) Bailey.
Lawrence graduated from Lincoln Academy in Newcastle in 1964. He enlisted in the Army right after graduation. He was sent to Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland for training as a mechanic, which ended up being his lifelong occupation. He was sent to Cu Chi Vietnam from 1966-1967. While there, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
He married Anne Marie (Poulin), the love of his life, on Sept. 24, 1967. They spent 44 wonderful years together.
Lawrence was an avid hunter and spent a lot of his time at his camp in Newcastle with his dogs, Sammy, Phil, Twiggy and many of his close friends. He was lucky enough to be drawn in the Moose Lottery in 2010 and was able to bag a bull moose. He spoke of this many times and called it the “time of his life.” He also enjoyed fishing and anything to do with the outdoors.
Lawrence worked as a mechanic at Blue Rock Industries until his retirement in 1999 due to medical reasons. He kept himself busy with gardening, cooking and with other projects he would find to do. He had a big heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help.
He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Ruth Leveille; and brother, Ted Clark.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Anne Marie; daughters, Melissa Creswell of South Portland, and Sherry Kovensky of Acton; grandchildren, Amber Creswell of Gorham, Kelsie Libby of Gorham, Brandon Libby who is in the Army stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y., and Naeim Samiei of Acton; sisters, Henrietta Rankin and husband Edgar of Edgecomb, Shirley Lapierre, Geraldine Gravelle and husband Richie, all of Massachusetts, and Margareita Clark of Florida; brothers, Ed Clark and wife Nancy of Massachusetts, Errol Clark of Jefferson, Ellis Bailey and wife Sue of West Endfield, and Frank Clark and partner Bea of Chelsea; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by his dogs, Sammy, Phil and Twiggy who went everywhere with him and spent many hours by his side.
Visiting hours 4-6 p.m., Fri., Jan. 6 at Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland, followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m. Burial will be in the spring.
