Kathleen Sue Bailey

Kathleen Bailey also known as KP passed away July 31, 2022, at home with family and friends by her side. She was born Kathleen Sue Provost in Northfield, VT. on February 19, 1957, and was the daughter of Roger and Bette Provost.

She graduated from Northfield High School in 1975 and then went on to Vermont College for a degree in nursing in 1977.

Her employers over the years were Copley Hospital in Morrisville, The Craftsbury Community Care Center in Craftsbury and Vicky Hill Physical Therapy in Hardwick. In the late 80's, Kathy received a nurse of the year award from the state of Vermont, that took her to the White House where she met Barbara Bush and many nurses from other states.

Kathy lived in Morrsiville for 17 years. She was married to Kenneth Thibodeau from 1979 to 1992. Kathy met John Bailey Sr, she referred to as "the love of her life". She moved to the farm in Craftsbury in 1994. John and the farm brought her a sense of peace. On October 24, 2020, they were married.

Kathy enjoyed cooking and crafting and loved visiting with friends. She enjoyed seeing people laugh and was quite the jokester.

Kathy was predeceased by her father Roger Provost in 1979.

She leaves behind her Mother Bette Provost, Husband John Bailey Sr, stepdaughter Trina Henry and her husband Robert of Hardwick, Stepson John Bailey Jr of Hyde Park and 2 granddaughters

Rachel of Craftsbury and Leilah of Middlesex, brother in laws Thomas Bailey of Concord VT, Richard Bailey, and wife Cheryl of Craftsbury and many nieces and nephews.

The family wish to convey how very much they appreciated the help they received that allowed Kathy to be at home. A special thanks to her best friend Avril Cochran, Cheryl Bailey, Kathy Bailey, and Lisa Fernandez.

A private service with family and close friends will be August 17 ^th at 11:00 am with luncheon following at the United Church of Craftsbury on Craftsbury Common.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network.