Ruth Preble Bailey, of Kingston, died on May 17, 2012 at the age of 80 surrounded by her family.  Born in New Rochelle, NY, she is the daughter of Winsor D. and Ruth Preble White.  Known as “Preble” to her family and friends, she is a graduate of Mamaroneck High School class of 1949, and went on to graduate from Colby Sawyer class of 1951. Mrs. Bailey enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her friends.  She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, the Silver Bells Fair, baking, gardening, and time at “the Camp” on Savery’s Pond.  She was a member of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Kingston Women’s Alliance and Sewing Group.

Mrs. Bailey leaves her husband of 56 years, Justus A. Bailey of Kingston: her children, Todd A. and Lynne A. Bailey of Kingston, and Scott R. and Elizabeth A. Bailey of Houston, Texas; her brother, Winsor D. White II of the Philippines and Florida; and her grandchildren, Derek G. Bailey, Adam R. Bailey, Dennis A. Bailey, and David W. Bailey.

Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Boston and Greater Brockton, 1324 Belmont St., Suite 202, Brockton, MA 02301 or at hospiceboston-brockton.com. To offer condolences please visit shepherdfuneralhome.com.