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Linnea Bailey, 61, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Vero Beach, Florida after an extended illness with cancer. She is survived by her wife of 17 years, Lynne Ferguson. She is also survived by her mother, Eula Bailey Hartnell, her brother, William Bailey and his wife Nancy, her sister, Britta Mercier and her husband Greg, her sister-in-law, Patricia Bailey, wife of the late Richard Bailey, and her nieces Elisa O’Gorman, Summer Mercier, Molly Mercier, Brooke Mercier, and Erin Bailey. Linnea was preceded in death by her father Richard Bailey and by her brothers Robert Bailey and Richard Bailey.
Born and raised in Connecticut, Linnea spent her childhood playing in the woods around her home. This began a lifetime love and connection with nature. It was through her interaction with nature that Linnea connected with Spirit, seeing the beauty of God’s creations in the world around her. Into adulthood, Linnea cherished being outdoors and traveling, but most of all, she cherished her relationships with her loved ones.
Linnea excelled academically and athletically from high school through college and beyond. She graduated from Shepaug Valley High School in Connecticut in 1979. She earned her BA from Franklin & Marshall College in 1983, her MA in Education from Millersville University in 1992 and her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University in 1998. Upon graduation from college, she taught high school social studies in Carmel, NY after which she worked in business for seven years in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. During this time she achieved a black belt in the Japanese martial art of Aikido after nine years of training.
For the past 22 years, Linnea worked as a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and Florida. Her gift as a therapist included helping people adjust to life’s difficulties and finding empowerment. Her most recent place of employment was as a Forensic Psychologist at the Treasure Coast Forensic Treatment Center in Indiantown, Florida. Linnea also wrote three books and produced four guided imagery CDs.
Graveside services will be held for close family and friends in Connecticut at a date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the ASPCA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home 1655 27th St. Vero Beach, FL and Underwood Meadow Cemetery in Washington, CT.
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ALISON MACDONALD FRANCO - high school friend
February 23, 2022, 11:54 pm
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family. Linnea was a sweet and caring person. She will be missed.
Toni Randall Hays - Family friend
February 24, 2022, 12:19 am
My condolences to her wife and family.
Tammy Wheeler - Classmate
February 24, 2022, 1:53 pm
So sorry for your loss. Linnea was an amazing person and a big part of our class of 79. Sending prayers for your family
Jeffrey Grell - Family friend
February 24, 2022, 7:28 pm
My Condolences for your loss. sending my love and prayers to your family. Jeffrey
Barbra Ritter Dibernardo - Friend
February 24, 2022, 8:09 pm
A strong smart loving woman she was fabulous always smiling
Leslie Roberts Thurston
February 24, 2022, 9:04 pm
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Knew the family well, as I grew up in Bridgewater also. Linnea was a ray of sunshine! Fly high beautiful.
Tammy Zinick - Friend
February 24, 2022, 9:34 pm
Such a wonderful and amazing person was Linnea – so many good memories from High School
Christine and Sarah - Friends
February 25, 2022, 1:26 am
Sending our deepest sympathies, love and prayers to Linnea’s wife and family. May her memory be a blessing!
Sarah Bronson - Classmate
February 25, 2022, 3:31 am
So very sad to see this. I remember Linnea well from time spent on the field hockey field together. My ❤ goes out to all her family.
John Bailey - Cousin
February 25, 2022, 12:43 pm
I had not seen Linnea in many years, so this came as quite a shock. Linnea had the best qualities of both of her parents. She was a great person and easily the most impressive relative in my generation. My condolences to her friends and the rest of my family.
Shira Wild - High school
February 25, 2022, 1:50 pm
In high school I stayed with the Baileys for an extended period of time. Linnea was always warm and kind. So sad to hear of her passing.
Lorri Capone Marshall - Classmate
February 26, 2022, 5:22 pm
So sad and sorry to hear of Linnea’s passing. She was such a kind, thoughtful and true friend. Sending my condolences and prayers to her family. She will be missed. RIP my friend.
Suzanne M M Montagne - friend
February 27, 2022, 2:49 pm
What a loss for the world! I remember Linnea as Bob’s little sister – full of wisdom even in her youth. She was generous with her big spirit and my love goes out to all of the Bailey family. She will be missed
Peggy - College teammate.
February 27, 2022, 5:33 pm
I played softball with Linnea in college. She had such a wonderful spirit. I know her family will miss her terribly.
John Couch - family friend
February 27, 2022, 10:48 pm
Such terrible news! My condolences to her family.
Patty Dowling Finnegan - Classmate and friend
February 27, 2022, 11:02 pm
ClClassmate/friend. I am so greatful to have had text conversations with Linnea over these past couple of months. We shared childhood memories. A beautiful person, who touched so many lives. Her messages will continue to heal us with her angelic voice. I am so sad for her wife, family and so many dear friends. Peace and healing to all who loved her.
William W. Campbell - Friend
March 2, 2022, 10:22 pm
Love and condolences for the loss to Lynne and family. Lynne your Lancaster PA friends are holding you in their hearts.
William W. Campbell - Friend of Lynne
March 2, 2022, 10:30 pm
Love and respect from your Lancaster friends. You are missed. Lynne love and prayers at this time.
Judy Wenrich - Friend and co-worker of Lynne
March 3, 2022, 7:47 pm
Lynne, I was so very sorry to read of the death of Linnea—another great loss for you. I read the article with much interest as it made me aware of all she has accomplished in her shortened life. Please know that Don and I wish you God’s guidance as you go forward. We will be thinking of you in the weeks ahead, and we lift our prayers up and out into the universe for your peace. Sincerely, Judy Wenrich
Jay Miller - Colleague
March 4, 2022, 2:13 pm
It was my pleasure to have worked with Linnea during her time at ISC Ferranti in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In all ways she was an outstanding member of our program management team at Educational Systems. My heart-felt thanks for having known her. God bless, Linnea, and may you rest in peace.
John Hess - co-worker
March 8, 2022, 4:09 pm
My deepest condolences to Lynne and the family of Linnea. I shared an office for many years with Linnea at ISC/Ferranti in Lancaster. We were both program managers and I immediately like her. What a beautiful smile and Linnea was always willing to listen. After Linnea moved to the Marketing department the two of us booked one of the largest trainning jobs ever for our company with Case-New Holland. I still have the picture of the two of us on the front lawn of the Case-New Holland with the signed contract. What great fun and friendship we had over those years of working together. Many great lunches. Dear Linnea, rest in peace.
Donald Masey - Co-worker
March 16, 2022, 4:56 pm
I just found out about Linnea’s passing and cannot believe it. My prayers are with Lynne and Linnea’s family. I pray you find God’s love and support during this time of terrible loss. We have all lost a very dear and caring soul and grieve with you. I do, however, rejoice in memories of Linnea working with me at Life Management Associates in her professional capacity as a psychologist. She was often a bright light even when times seemed dark and heavy. For me, as I know was true for many people who knew her, she provided a safe and caring place of stability just by being herself. There are some people you meet in life who you immediately like and, for me, Linnea was one of those people. May God’s blessing be with you Linnea. You touched many lives and made our lives better. You are missed.
Jeff Klunk - coworker
March 16, 2022, 9:32 pm
Linnea was a very special person. I very much valued having her as part of our counseling staff. Her colleagues and clients all loved, appreciated, and respected her so very much. She was both very wise and very caring. My condolences to the family.
Cyndie Adamski - Friend
May 16, 2022, 12:21 pm
I knew Linnea as an athlete a Shepaug when I coached at Brookfield High School. Years later I reconnected with her while playing softball in Danbury. Such a warm and kind young woman with much to offer those who knew her. I has not been in touch with her in years but just recently bought one of her books. Fitting that she would write about spiritual connections since she always had an aura about her.my condolences to her friends and family. May her spirit live on in all of our memories of her.
Scott S.
August 6, 2022, 12:07 am
I Just found this obituary. My wife was a psychiatric patient of Dr. Bailey. I can say for certainty that my wife wouldn’t be here if it were not for Dr. Bailey. Sometimes, a person comes into your life that will never be forgotten. Dr. Bailey has truly changed and saved my world. Thank You.