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Kevin BAILEY Obituary

BAILEY, Kevin Michael. Born 13 Aug 1941. Passed away peacefully on Mon 21 Oct 2024, surrounded by family. Loved husband of Ku and father to Chris, Karen, Simon, Mary and never-forgotten Bridget. Adored by ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Past player, referee, and administrator for NZ rugby league. Sadly missed but loved forever. A service to celebrate Kevin's life will be held at St Dominic's Church, 34 Bolton St, Blockhouse Bay on Sat 26 Oct at 10am
Published by The New Zealand Herald from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26, 2024.

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Stan Nicholas

February 3, 2025

Moe mai Ra Kevin, i didn't know of your passing until now. We've had plenty of korero and mahi in the past decades while i was Coastline DRL chair. thank you so much for your help when needed and for the great mahi you did for the great game of rugby league. You will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Deepest condolenses to the whanau pani....Nga mihi aroha kia koutou

Paul Tolich

October 25, 2024

To family of Kevin I would like to express my deepest condolences to your Whanau to my brother and myself No better Man to know and work with your tenacity both on and off the field made you man to follow and admire We hope you will sit on Big Bunker in the sky watch over all those referee again wonderful to be in your presence
Mike and Paul Tolich
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Julie Kite (Sargeant)

October 25, 2024

To beautiful Ku and family. There are so many memories of the Referee“s that I have of your husband and dad, Kevin. He had a big moustache and a smile to match. He was always a gentle person who enjoyed having us raucous kids around the clubrooms, whether it was Carlaw Park, the tennis club or the new clubrooms in Carlaw Park Lane. My mum, Joan, you Ku, and all the referees wives were so supportive you financed the men. If you were there you knew.
I will always remember Kevin as the most loveliest man. To all the Bailey family, much love from me and my family xx

Warren Clarke

October 24, 2024

On behalf of the Glenora Rugby League Oldboys we send our sincere condolences to Ku and Family. Kevin has contributed so much to Rugby League. His wisdom & knowledge of the game can not be replaced. RIP Kevin.

Judy Patterson

October 23, 2024

To my dear friend Ku and family.
My sincere condolences. A wonderful man, husband and father. He was great to work with and to have spent time with at The New Lynn Rugby Club. Rest In Peace my dear friend.
Judy Pattersonxx

John Hutchinson

October 23, 2024

Our aroha thoughts and prayers are with Ku, whanau and friends at this sad time. Kevin was a great man and made such a huge contribution to NZRL and more importantly his family. Much love John, Sarah and family

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