Nathan Paul Bailey

CLINTON – Nathan Paul Bailey, 70, of Clinton,and more recently of Saco and Old Orchard Beach, died peacefully in his sleep on June 6, 2025. Nate was born on Jan. 12, 1955 in Bangor, the son of Paul and Margaret Beale Bailey. Nate started school in Seville, Spain, continued in Sagamore Beach, Mass., before returning to Clinton, Maine with his family. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1973 and enlisted in the Army shortly thereafter. Nate later enrolled at the University of Maine, Orono with an ROTC scholarship and graduated with a degree in Political Science and a commission as an officer in the Maine National Guard.

Nate moved to New Orleans, La. following graduation and worked in several areas, including banking and several nonprofit organizations. He continued to serve in the Louisiana National Guard, was promoted to captain and commanded a MASH unit in Kuwait during Desert Storm. He later returned to Clinton to assist in a family business. Eventually he moved the business to Portland where he married Ellen Berube and raised two children, Gabrielle Anne and Travis Pat, currently of Biddeford, and Tampa, Fla.

In the last several years, Nate was commander of American Legion Post 57 in Old Orchard Beach. Those who knew him best will recall a devoted father, a loving brother and a true friend. He enjoyed a simple life, loved the outdoors, music, books, and most of all, his family. He was attached to the Legion Post and its charitable work, and he especially enjoyed Bingo nights. He loved living near the beach and took pleasure in knowing his neighbors and the businesses that made up the town’s small commercial area.

Nate was predeceased by his parents; his brother Sheridan and his sister Paula.

He is survived by his son Travis and daughter Gabby, her two children, Aaliya and Ashton; a brother, Matthew and his daughters, Nina and Camila, and two nieces, Rachael and Isabelle. He will be deeply missed and much remembered by friends and family alike.

A memorial service is being planned for July 20 at American Legion Post 57 in Old Orchard Beach.

To leave Nate’s family an online condolence please visit, http://www.dobsonfuneralservices.com