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Walter Baird Obituary
Wayland: 71, October 30, 2008. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Joanne; his children, Chip (Angie) Baird, Rich Baird and Natalie Baird (Dave Didas); 6 grandchildren, Cassie & Quint Baird, Brock & Bryce Baird, Jim & Joe Edmister; 1 brother, Theodore E. (Clara) Baird; 1 sister, Miriam E. (Robert) Booth; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, John Forsyth, Sharyl & Bruce Brown, Marilyn & Bernie Beaupre, Jack & Kathy May and Mark & Sue May; aunt & uncles, Cis Reigelsperger, Warren "Mickey" Reigelsperger and Stanley (Jane) Lyttle Sr.; many nieces, nephews & cousins.
Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Saturday & Sunday at the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 300 West Naples St., Wayland. A Graveside Service with full military honors will be held at 11 am in the Village Cemetery, Wayland. In lieu of flowers, contributions to any youth sports organization or Wayland Fire Dept.
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Memories and Condolences
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Saxton Family
November 4, 2008
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Our deepest Sympathy for your loss.
Sandra Cole
November 3, 2008
I was so shocked to hear about Gene's death. I always welcome news from home. Gene's death brings back many memories. I offer my prayers and thoughts to Gene's family.
Frances Gielen
November 1, 2008
my sympathy to the Baird family, Gene will be missed by all. God be with you. Frances Gielen
Jack Amato
November 1, 2008
God bless the Baird family, Gene was a good friend and will be sadly missed. you are in our prayers, Jack and Kathy Amato
Lynette Williams
October 31, 2008
My family's thoughts are with you and your family.
God Bless you all. We will pray for peace for your hearts. Your family was so good to our's.
Family of Shirley John Bickford
Frank Hicks
October 31, 2008
Our thoughts are with you. We have lost one of our professional Funeral Directors.We remember the good times.Sorry wecant be there. Bea and Frank Hicks
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