Obituary of Colleen May Bailey

Colleen May, aged 67, passed away peacefully. Born May 22, 1939 in Prince Albert, Sask. She was one of three daughters born to Lyle and Viola (nee Harper) Cavanagh. She is survived by her loving husband Allan, and sons Boyd (Rhonda) and their children Geralee, Joseph, Jacob and Rebekah; Burton (Dr Kirsten Westberg) and their children Anna and Erik of Red Deer, AB: and Raymond of Yorkton. She is also survived by her sisters Rhona Boehmer of Regina, and Carol (Abe) Schellenberg of Abbotsford, BC, as well as nieces and nephews and cousins. Colleen, as CEO and President of NorthEastern Cablevision served several terms as President of Saskcable and served also as Vice - President of the Canadian Cable Television Association. As a woman in a non-traditional role in the Cable industry, she was recognized as the "Outstanding Woman of Canadian Cable" in 1987. She served her community, province and nation in many organizations and volunteer capacities over the years including; President of Jaycettes of Canada - 1976, Regional Director for Encounters with Canada - The Terry Fox Foundation, President of the Arthritis Society of Saskatchewan 1983-84, and for many years served as a Board member on the Council for Canadian Unity. Colleen was a member of the Saskatchewan Arts Board, she was appointed Chair in 2000. A position she held until her passing. Locally, Colleen was an active member and past President of The Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival. She was also a founding board member of the recently established Saskatchewan Foundation of the Arts. Colleen's dynamics and sincere contributions to the betterment of community and society were acknowledged on many occasions including being the recipient of The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal 1961 for encouraging Arts in Saskatchewan; The Queens Golden Jubilee Medal 2002; and the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal and Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal in 2005. Colleens' family and friends will cherish her memory, remembering her as a model of courage, determination and grace. Gifts of remembrance may be made to: Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts #600 - 2500 Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X2. Service Details. Service When: Thursday, June 1st, 2006 Location: Westview United Church Address: 355 Bradbrooke Dr. YORKTON, SK S3N 2K7 Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK