Donald L. Bailey

Donald “Don” L. Bailey, age 91, of North Canton, passed away on May 17, 2026, surrounded by family. Don was born on February 24, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Faber and Florence (nee Lee) Bailey. He graduated from McKinley High School. Don served in the US Navy. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and AASR Valley of Canton. Don retired after 25 years from the Canton City Fire Department.

Don is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara and son, William.

Don will be deeply missed by his son, Robert (Kathy) Bailey, daughter, Maureen (Tim) Barr, grandchildren, Sara, Abby, Steven, and Dawn, great grandchildren, Brooke, Vanessa, Amelia, Charlotte, Jack, James, Ruby, Poppy, and Callum.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 1 PM, at Arnold Funeral Home, 4817 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, Ohio 44709.  Canton City Fire Department will be having a Last Alarm Service at 12:45 PM, followed by military honors before the service begins. Private burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.