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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BAILLIE, John Ira - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Ira Baillie of Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 9, 2026. Born on December 27, 1924 he was the son of the late John Duncan Baillie and Orienta Mason.
He was fifteen years old when he joined the Canadian Armed Forces and served in the Navy and later in the Army. He served on many of the Naval Corvettes during the battle of the Atlantic.
One of his greatest joys were his horses starting with "Little Ginger" and his pride and joy "Trish" whom he called "Sometimes Maybe" when she was entered in the horse shows.
He is survived by his partner, Mary Ann, his three children, Jacqueline (Darrell), Dennis, Ross (Ella) and his sister Jeanette. His is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his former wife (Nalda Fleet), his sons (Robert and Sidney), his granddaughter in law (Linda), his sister (Lily) and brother in law (Raymond).
John will be resting at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax. Visitation will take place on Wednesday October 21, 2026 from 1-2pm followed by a funeral service at 2pm. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery. (The Haliax Chronicle Herald 17 Oct 2026)
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