Roland Bagley

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LTJG Roland Mathew Bagley, Jr. USN (Ret.), 70, of Virginia Beach, passed away March 5, 2011. Born May 5, 1940 in Gloucester, MA, he was the son of the late Roland and Dorothy Bagley. He retired from the U.S. Navy and was a member of Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, where he also taught Sunday School. Mr. Bagley had a wide range of interests, including watching animals, and collecting stamps and coins. He especially enjoyed serving others and was extremely humble in his generosity.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Doris Bagley; two sons, Corey Bagley and his fiance`Letha Hundley and Kevin Fyfe and his wife, Ok hee; two daughters, Pamela Abernathie and her husband, Ian, and Tammy Peco and her husband, Emilio; five grandchildren, Kali Abernathie, Nicholas Fyfe, and Alex, Aaron, and Cody Peco; three brothers, Paul, Kenny, and Jeffrey Bagley; and two sisters, Rosemary Ciamarato and Marjorie Grace.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Family Choice Funerals and Cremations, 5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, 4392 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, with Dr. Prentis McGoldrick officiating. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Albert Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans’ Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the church in his name.

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  1. Corey Bagley on March 7, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dad you were the best. I will
    miss you.I hope heaven is wonderful. God bless you dad.
    The birds and squirrels miss you feeding them. I feed them now. With Love,you son Corey.

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  2. ROBERT AND DEBBIE TOLLEY on March 7, 2011 at 12:00 am

    DEAR DORIS AND FAMILY,

    ROBERT AND I ARE SO VERY SORRY
    FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WILL MISS
    MATT AND WATCHING THE TAPES AND LEARING FROM HIM. HE WAS
    A TRUE BELIEVER IN CHIRST!!
    MAY HE BE AT PEACE WITH THE LORD! WE LOVE AND CARE FOR YOU
    DORIS. WITH MUCH SYMPATHY
    ROBERT AND DEBBIE
    TOLLEY

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  3. Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Bunting, Jr. on March 7, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Though we did not know your father, Corey, we are very sorry for your and your family’s loss. You remain in our prayers.

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  4. Roberta L. Agnor on March 7, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss Corey. You & your family are in my thoughts.

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  5. Letha Hundley on March 7, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Rest in peace,I’ll miss the book recomendations that you gave me and all the tidbits of different ideas you would throw my way.

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  6. Pamela Mosher on March 7, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I know you will dearly missed by your friends and family. May the wisdom and love you shared with them live on.

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  7. Mr. & Mrs. Mack Hatchell on March 7, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Our heartfelt prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will really miss Matt a lot. God bless you.

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  8. Pamela B. Abernathie on March 7, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dad, I will miss you a great deal. I will miss the weekly trips to the Navy Commissary and the conversations that we always had on the trip to and from. I hope that you met some new friends in heaven and that you are enjoying sending time with your Dad and Mom.
    Lots of love, Pam

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  9. Ron & Sue Perkins on March 8, 2011 at 12:00 am

    We are sorry to know that Mr. Bagley passed on. Letha has kept us informed of Corey’s family’s struggles and dedication the past weeks. May you find comfort in the belief of transformation, the loving memories, and family and friendships that support you through this difficult time. May God bless you and keep you in His care.

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  10. Jeff, Tia, Kara and Kori on March 8, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Take care.

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  11. Kevin Fyfe on March 9, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dad,

    We love you and you will be sorely missed. I have the utmost respect for your selfless service to God, family, country and your fellow man.

    Rest in peace,

    Kevin

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  12. Paul & Nancy Bagley on March 9, 2011 at 12:00 am

    There is nothing that we can say that will come close to what we feel about losing Roland. You have lost a husban. your children have lost a father and I have lost a brother. Howevewr all the love still remains.

    Love, Paul & Nancy

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  13. Glenn Schweinsberg on March 9, 2011 at 12:00 am

    So sorry for you loss. Deepest condolences.

    Glenn

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  14. Sherry, David, Amber & Bailey Lewis on March 9, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Memories last forever, hold onto them tight as I am sure the family has wonderful memories that will bring smiles to their faces each time Roland is thought of. Everyone will miss his kind smile. Bless you all!!

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  15. Julie and Steve Coari on March 9, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Doris during this time. We will miss Roland on our birding trips. He was such a character and loved to be out doors. But most of all he truly loved you and our Lord very much. I know he is with Jesus now and smiling down on all of us. May God bless you and your family.

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  16. Saint Leo University, Office of Alumni Relations on March 16, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of your dear family member, Roland.
    As an ’84 graduate of Saint Leo, his memory is certain to live on in the hearts and minds of his former classmates, faculty, and all who knew him.

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