Marianne Catherine Bailey passed away unexpectedly, but with her family by her side, on November 11th, 2023 at Holy Cross Hospital. She was 73 years old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. Marianne was born on August 27th, 1950.
Marianne is survived by her husband Thomas (Bill) Bailey; her children Michael, Meghan and Ryan. Forever remembered by her surviving siblings Brian McCann and his wife Erin, Kevin McCann and his wife Deb, and Ellen McCann.
Marianne was predeceased by her parents Edward (Mac) and Ann (Maude) McCann as well as her brother, William (Denny) McCann and sister, Siobhan (Fawn) Hawkins.
Marianne was born in Chicago, Illinois in the neighborhood of Burnside. She was the third of six children and attended St Aquinas high school.
Marianne met her husband Bill while working in cosmetics at Bonwit Teller in Chicago in 1978. They quickly fell in love and when work took Bill out of Chicago and back to his home state of Washington, Marianne picked up her life and left Chicago at the end of ‘78. They were married August 4th, 1979 and welcomed their first son, Michael in 1982. Their daughter, Meghan, followed in 1985 and son, Ryan, in 1990. In 1987 they relocated to Valencia, CA where they’ve remained to this day.
Marianne was an avid reader, often with multiple books by her bedside. She loved stand up comedy, rock n roll, and watching TV and movies. One of her children’s fondest memories are spending cozy days in bed with her and a bowl of popcorn watching a new movie she wanted to introduce them to.
Marianne was a beautiful person inside and out. She had a great sense of humor and her laugh was infectious. She cared so deeply for the people around her. She made an impact on many lives. She was a mom to all. She will be forever missed. Until we meet again.
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