Carson Bailie

On August 29, 2024, Carson Theodore Bailie passed away peacefully at the age of 80, surrounded by his family and dear friends.

Carson is survived by his children, Greg (Tara) Bailie of Lethbridge and Lynette Bailie of Calgary; his six grandchildren, Ryland, Teagan, Taylor, Rowan Bailie, and Gabriel and Ian Bailie Farquharson; brother George (Isabella) Bailie of Lethbridge; sister Alice (Lloyd) Strain of Foremost, AB; and his brother-in-law Doug Williams of Radville, SK, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.  He was predeceased by his parents, Carson and Anna Bailie, and his beloved sisters Arlene Bailie and Gladys Williams.  

Carson grew up on the family farm in Skiff, Alberta, and attended school in Bow Island and Foremost. His lifelong pursuit of farming, began at a young age working alongside his dad and mom from seeding to harvest. Durning the Winter months, he was as a Linesman for Ace Construction, installing the power poles throughout the Crowsnest Pass and Southern British Columbia. Carson took over the farm in the early 1980s following his father’s passing.  He worked relentlessly on the family farm; keeping the tradition of mixed farming active, loving his cattle, while moving his grain cropping to the forefront of new farming practices, which included being one of the first farmers in Southern Alberta to introduce no-till seeding practices.  In the 1990s, Carson shifted his farm operations to the County of Warner, where he enjoyed the challenges and rewards of the expansion and the peace and serenity of the new farm.  He made numerous friends in the community, adding to the many lifelong friends he acquired along his travels to numerous grain elevators, hockey arenas, baseball fields, coffee shops, and taverns. A quick trip into town, for a part, or attending a Balog Auction was always a good day unless it was during harvest.  

As a father, Carson made an effort to teach Greg and Lynette about the sports and activities he loved, while also introducing them to the grit and beauty of the farm. He was deeply grateful to their mother, Kay Bailie, for nurturing their family life in Lethbridge and blending it with the experiences of country life.  Carson took great joy in his role as a grandfather.  He loved taking Ryland to batting practices, watching Teagan and Taylor dance, Rowan play guitar, Gabriel play piano, and teaching Ian baseball; not to mention the cribbage games and his matching rhymes that will live in the hearts of his family forever.  He marveled at each grandchild’s beautiful unique nature, and his love for his grandchildren was evident in the spectacular twinkle in his eye during the cherished moments they shared.

Carson faced his battle with cancer with the same determination and strength that defined his life. He was deeply humbled and incredibly grateful for the support from his medical team, friends, and family. 

An Interment will be held at 2:00 pm, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at ARCHMOUNT CEMETERY, 2710, WESTSIDE DRIVE, Lethbridge, Alberta. 

A Celebration of Carson’s Life will be held at 3:30 pm, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Lakeview Salon, at the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre, 3401 Parkside Dr. South, Lethbridge.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kids Sport Canada, Lethbridge/Taber Chapter, in honour of Carson's love of children and sports. https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/lethbridge-taber/