Christopher A. Bailey, 42, of Woolwich, died Dec. 21, 2014 at his mother’s residence in Wiscasset with his family by his side.

He was born in Bath on Oct. 27, 1972, a son of James A. and Madelyn L. (McIntire) Bailey. He attended Wiscasset schools and graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1991. Chris was employed at Bob’s Exxon in Wiscasset, later by Tom Foss Painting in Wiscasset, Dale Hunt Painting, Pro Auto Body in Wiscasset and Diamond Snow Plow in Nobleboro.

In the late '90s he became a self employed painter working in the Midcoast area. He married Shannon K. Smith and they resided in Woolwich.

Chris enjoyed fishing on Moosehead Lake, camping, fireworks and especially spending time with his daughter and family.

He was predeceased by his father, James A. Bailey on Aug. 13, 2001.

Chris is survived by his daughter, Violet Lynn Bailey of South Bristol; his mother, Madelyn Bailey of Wiscasset; three brothers, James S. Bailey and his wife Pamela Brawn of Jefferson, Mark Bailey of Wiscasset and Stephen Bailey of Danforth; three nieces, Bonnie Bailey, Camden White and Lindsey White; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of his life will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27 at the Woolwich Wiscasset Baptist Church on Route 1 in Woolwich. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the Church Fellowship Hall. Burial will be in the spring at Murphy Corner’s Cemetery in Woolwich.

Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.daiglefuneralhome.com