Cecelia, R. (Leary) Bailey a Needham resident since 1951, died on Saturday, November 18 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. She was 80 years old. Born in Malden, she was the daughter of the late Mary R. and John Francis Leary. Mrs. Bailey worked as a secretary for the James River Paper Company in Hyde Park for 34 years until her retirement. Cecilia was an avid gardener and enjoyed playing the piano. The beloved wife of 55 years to Arthur M. Bailey, she was the loving sister of Mary DiNatale of East Dennis, Rosemary Warren of Dorchester, David I. Leary of East Dennis and Florida, Eugene J. Leary of Elk Grove, CA, Celine C. Romano of Hingham, the late Caroline Ollerhead, John Leary Jr., Henry Leary, Frank Leary and Joy Murphy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Tuesday Nov. 21st at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 3-7 Pm. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701.