Gail Lynch Bailey

Gail Lynch Bailey has been an active volunteer in numerous community organizations and events for over 25 years. Her dedication and commitment to community is exemplary, and Ms. Bailey’s countless hours of involvement and generous volunteering has made many positive impacts that will last generations.  

Ms. Bailey began her volunteerism as a Cub Scout den leader in 1989, a youth soccer mom and Parent Teacher Association volunteer at West Middle Island Elementary School. She was an integral force behind the passage of bond votes to upgrade and expand school district facilities. Ms. Bailey progressed through various PTAs as her sons moved through school, and served as President of the Longwood PTA Council. In addition, she served as president of both the nonprofit Longwood Alliance and the Middle Island Civic Association. 

Ms. Bailey’s commitment to her community is exemplified in her creation of the Veterans’ Memorial project at Bartlett Pond Park. The Park honors all of Longwood community veterans dating back to the Revolutionary War. 

In 2010, the Town of Brookhaven recognized Ms. Bailey as “Woman of the Year” for all her outstanding civic achievements. In 2011, she received the Carl Verdi Community Pride Award from the Longwood Central School District’s Board of Education for “building lasting bridges” between the school district and community. 

Ms. Bailey’s generous donation of her free time has truly made many lasting, positive impacts on the area. She has utilized her leadership skills to help build a better community for all residents. 

Ms. Bailey and her husband, Frank, are the parents of two sons, Brendan and Trevor.