BAILEY, Douglas (Doug)

Born on August 20, 1944. Passed away April 5, 2025.

Passed away peacefully at Heritage Manor, Morwell with family by his side.  Aged 80 years old.

Loved father of Bernadine, Charlie and Fiona and their partners.

Loved Pa to Luke, Ranae, Grant, Hayden Chrissy, Katie, Elle, Breanna, Keira, Cooper, Lachlan and Jessi.

Loved Pa to his great grandchildren, Lacey, Ella, Amelia, Jake and Zach, Greyson and Harvey.

You shared our joys and troubles.  The laughter, and the tears and you gave us love and kindness throughout the passing years.

We will miss you.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 437A Princes Drive, MorwellView Map
The Memorial Service for Mr Douglas Bailey will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell on WEDNESDAY (April 16th, 2025) commencing at 2.00 pm.

Douglas' service will be privately livestreamed.

To view livestream, please click here.
Tributes
  1. Thinking of you All. He was such a beautiful person.

    Kristy Marcar (Edgell) April 7, 2025
  2. “If tears could build a stairway,and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.”
    But now you are with your one & only true love ❤️ again.

    My heart is shattered but I will always love you.
    Your daughter in-law
    Lesa 😘

    Lesa Bailey April 7, 2025
  3. Dear Bernie,Charlie and Fiona, our heartfelt sympathy to you and all your families
    Remembering Doug with fondness. May he Rest In Peace.
    Carol,Terry and family.

    Carol Smith April 7, 2025
  4. Sending all our love and thinking of you all..We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Doug, he was such a beautiful kind man. Together again with Marlene. Rest in peace x
    From The Campbells

    Lisa Campbell April 7, 2025
  5. Thinking of you all
    Sorry for your loss Bernie, Charlie, Fiona and families
    Love to you all
    Denise and Frank

    Denise Gaskell April 7, 2025
  6. Loved talking about coin collecting bowls at the morwell bowls club. Meeting up with you and Vikki at midvalley when she took you shopping and we had a coffee. Your at peace now but its hard to believe your gone. You were a good friend. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

    Mark Ladwig April 7, 2025
  7. Dear Fiona and family I am very sad to hear the passing of Doug our love and sympathy to you all at the. Extremely sad time.Rest peacefully Doug.

    Faye Azzopardi April 7, 2025
  8. We’re so sorry to hear of your passing. We only met you once and what I saw was a kind and beautiful man. Rest in peace Doug. Xo

    Trudi April 7, 2025
  9. Deepest sympathy to all Family members on the sad passing of Doug l had the pleasure of working with Doug at Loy Yang A power station always very helpful . Was great catching up with Doug and having a chat at Mid Valley on occasions .. Rest in Peace Doug

    Kerry and Robyn Edwards April 7, 2025
  10. Dear Bernie,Russ,Luke Ranae and Family,With our sincere condolences to you all. Doug will be remembered as a lovely happy man,always up for a chat. R.I.P Doug.
    Love, Rhonda and Ray.

    Rhonda Fox April 7, 2025
  11. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. My memories of seeing your mum and dad all the time at mid valley will always be with me, both were so beautiful.

    Audette and Don Moore family April 7, 2025
  12. A wonderful man made me so welcome at the Morwell bowling Club.. One of my best wins was with you. Take care RIP Doug a true gentleman..

    Len Rawlings April 7, 2025
  13. My deepest sympathy to Bern, Russell and families, thoughts with you always, with love, Lynda and Paul xx

    Lynda, Paul and family April 7, 2025
  14. Sending my condolences for the loss of your father

    Patricia Warren April 7, 2025
  15. I was saddened to hear the passing of my dear bowling friend Doug; we had many a laugh on Wednesday nights at carpet bowls. Condolences to Doug’s family at this sad time. R.I.P. Dear friend.

    Rhonda Duncan April 8, 2025
  16. Sorry to hear of the passing of Doug …He was a good bloke ..we worked together at Yallourn Power Station..that power station was like a big family..condolences to Dougs family .
    .

    Johnny April 8, 2025
  17. MY DAD
    You always said I was your Rock
    You were the first man I ever loved
    You were a wonderful father inlaw
    You were an amazing grandfather
    You were an exceptional great grandfather
    You are loved beyond measure
    Thankyou for being my Rock, my ancor, my friend, and a loving Dad.
    Memories are ours to treasure forever
    Love Bernadine, Russell
    Grandchildren Luke, Kylie, Ranae,Lawrence.
    Lacey, Ella, Amelia, Jake and zach.

    Thankyou for being my rock too dad

    Bernadine Thornton April 8, 2025
  18. Our deepest condolences to you all during this sad time. I was honoured when I was asked to make Doug’s 80th Birthday cake and honoured to have known him. He will be sadly missed.
    Our thoughts are with you all xxx
    Tess & Rod Young

    Tess Young April 8, 2025
  19. To my uncle Doug.
    You were not only a wonderful uncle to me but also to Terry, Amelia and Evie. We will cherish our last visit we had with you a few weeks ago with you having a giggle about how old everyone was and how young you still are. We played carpet bowls and Terry almost smashed the wall down and that gave you a good laugh. We played pool and we all just had such a good time. Our kids adored you, we all did. We will miss seeing you and enjoying a meal out with you. We hope your with Marlene now. The love of your life. Love always and never forgotten. Hollie, Terry, Amelia and Evie xxxx

    Hollie April 8, 2025
  20. Dad,

    Words can not describe the sadness we are feeling. Our hearts are broken but bandaged together knowing you are with Mum. We could see from the day she left that a big piece of you went with her, now such a big part of us has gone with you both.

    You were the most kind, caring, loving, compassionate person that showed love for his family like no other. I thank god every day that I can call you my Dad and our children call you their Pa. Our lives have forever changed and a massive hole has been left that cannot be filled.

    You have always been my go to, my ear that listens to me and gives caring and meaningful advise. I will be forever lost and heartbroken. We lost mum but still had you, now we feel like we have lost everything. You are now in Mums loving arms again Dad where you have longed to be.

    It’s not goodbye but see you later old man!

    RIP We love and already miss you
    Fiona, Chris, Lachlan, Jessi, Breanna, Keira & Cooper xxxxxooooo

    Fiona April 8, 2025
  21. ONE OF NATURES TRUE GENTLEMAN, A TRUE FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS, ALWAYS ENJOYED CATCHING UP AND HAVING A CHAT, WHICH WOULD ALWAYS GO ON FOR LONGER THAN IT SHOULD. OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE WHOLE BAILEY FAMILY, A LEGEND PASSED ON BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
    REST IN PEACE MY OLD MATE.

    MARIO & DONNA DELLA FORTUNA April 9, 2025
  22. Doug was only a part of our community for a short time but definitely made an impact with his friendly, gentlemanly demeanor.
    Condolences to Doug’s family on your great loss, our thoughts are with you. We appreciate that you trusted us to care for him when he needed.
    Katie & the Lifestyle Team at Heritage Manor

    Heritage Manor Lifestyle Team April 10, 2025
  23. Deepest Sympathy to all the family, on the sad passing of their Dad, Pa & Great Pa.,we met Doug playing bowls which he really enjoyed. Also knowing Charlie & Lesa.. Doug was a true gentleman & will be sadly missed by all.
    Lyn & Colin Jeffrey

    Lyn Jeffrey April 10, 2025
  24. Fond memories of Douglas, loved nephew of Aunty Ivy and family. Dougie you were simply the best. All my love to you all. Aunty Ivy

    Ivy Turner April 11, 2025
  25. Deepest sympathy to Bernie, Charlie, Fiona and families.

    Thinking of you all at this sad time of the passing of your dad who is now reunited with your beautiful mum.

    Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to you all.

    RIP Doug and fly high up there as the sky’s the limit.

    Love Pauline & Jenny xxxxxx

    Pauline Stephens April 12, 2025
  26. Doug was a lovely man who was always smiling when I saw him. Thinking of you Bernie Russell and families.

    Julie & Cliff Orvad April 13, 2025
  27. Doug was a lovely man who was always smiling when I saw him. Thinking of you Bernie Russell and families. Love Julie and Cliff Orvad

    Julie Orvad April 13, 2025
  28. A sad day for Bernadine, Charlie an Fiona and families. I know he will be sadly missed. Have lots of memories when Fiona and Briony used to get up to their shenanigans . RIP Doug. Merilyn and Peter Raft.

    Merilyn Raft April 14, 2025
  29. In loving memory of Dougie our thoughts are with Bernadine, Charles and Fiona from Colleen, Graeme and family, Rockhampton Qld. Will miss your visits.

    Colleen Graeme Taylor Rockhampton Qld. April 14, 2025
  30. Doug, it’s a sad day indeed,
    You were such a beautiful kind man
    Your smile & great personality will be missed at the Bowls Club. Love and sympathy to you all.
    Rest in Peace Doug.

    Graham Hutchinson April 16, 2025