Harriet Wells Bailey Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 18, 2021, at the age of 98, Harriet Wells Bailey of Essex, Connecticut passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her daughter Penn Rand; her grandchildren, Davis, Emily and Kate Rand; her stepchildren, Nancy Gerry Bedford, Lisa Bailey Carlton-Paget, Margie Bailey Baldwin, Bobby Gerry and Louis Bailey; her daughter Kate; her parents, Lloyd P. Wells and Helen Boynton Wells; her brother Lloyd P. Wells, Jr.; her former spouse Fellowes Davis Gardner; and her husband Horace Converse Bailey (Nick). She was also cherished by nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Thanks to online apps, she was able to play daily against her friends, a lifesaver during the long months of Covid isolation and her own battle to survive her Covid infection.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to: The Island Health Project, PO Box 344, Fishers Island, NY 06390 or The Fishers Island Community Center, PO Box 464, Fishers Island, NY 06390.