McIndoe Falls, VT- Richard Charles "Doc" Bailey, 69, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury, VT, following a long courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Haverhill, NH, on October 19, 1947, to Robert Elias and Elizabeth Victoria (Dupuis) Bailey.  On August 8, 1967, at the age of nineteen he joined the U. S. Marine Corps. He served overseas in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.  Doc was wounded twice during the war and was recognized with the Purple Heart.

After his return from war to the United States, he worked at Pike Industries and later for the US Postal Service in White River Junction, VT until his retirement.

Doc married Judy Girouard in December of 2009 and they resided in McIndoe Falls.  He loved playing golf and was a former member of the Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT and enjoyed gambling.

He is predeceased by his parents; Robert E. Bailey on September 28, 2009 and Elizabeth V. (Dupuis) Bailey on September 18, 2004; and a sister, Rae A. Bailey on January 15, 2000.

Richard is survived by his wife, Judith Girouard of McIndoe Falls; his brother, Robert "Bags" Bailey and wife Pat of Woodsville and their son, Craig "Baggs" Bailey and his companion Heidi Gwynn; his sister, Deborah Harland and husband William of Monroe and their son Tony and wife Laura, and Tony's sons, Jacob and Colby and several cousins.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service will be on Saturday, July 22, at 11 AM at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.