She was born in Portland, on May 28, 1938, the daughter of Fred and Josephine (Pratico) Pesce. Virginia, or “Ginny” as many called her, attended Cathedral High School in Portland, where she was the girl’s free throw basketball champ in 1949.
Ginny married Newman Bagley in 1959. In 1982, she received her bachelor of arts degree in Social Work from University of Southern Maine and worked for several social service organizations. She was a lifelong advocate for protecting all children.
Ginny was an avid gardener, enjoyed Bruce Springsteen songs, wine, lasagna and fried clams. She was a skilled card player, including Bridge, (where she awed many), and “7’s.”
Ginny lived with her daughter Charlotte, who provided loving care, especially in the last several years as Ginny became debilitated from Alzheimer’s Disease. Ginny’s family is very grateful for the care Ginny received at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; and her brother, Fred Pesce.
She is survived by: her five children, including her son, Michael Bagley, and his wife, Erica Bagley, of Rowley, Massachusetts, and their children, Joseph Medolo, and his wife, Amy, and son, Daniel, and Kristie Medolo, and her partner, Frank Lawson; her daughter, Victoria Bagley of Tallahassee, Florida; her daughter, Barbara Cassidy, and her husband, Mark Cassidy, of Saco; her daughter, Charlotte Brown of Old Orchard Beach; and her daughter, Amy Bagley, of Maine. She was a beloved grandmother to Amanda, Clara, and Riley, and was known as the “world’s greatest baby sitter.” She is also survived by: her sister, Anna Davis, of Sarasota, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at her daughter Barbara Cassidy’s home at 29 Wildwood Drive, Saco, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. All are welcome. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway, South Portland, ME. Services are under the care of Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco.
Please visit cotefuneralhome.com to view Ginny’s online tribute page and to sign her guestbook.
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