Elwood C. "Woody" Laird Sr.

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Elwood Laird Obituary

ELWOOD C. "WOODY" LAIRD, SR.
FREEVILLE - Elwood C. "Woody" Laird, Sr., age 72, of 685 Sheldon Road, Freeville, NY, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 24, 2007, at the Cortland Memorial Hospital. Elwood was born September 15, 1935 in Cortland, a son of the late Thomas and Grace Brown Laird.
He was graduated from Cortland High School in 1953 and was employed at Smith Corona until retiring in 1994. On November 30, 1956 he was married to the former Marjorie Ellen Morey in Freeville, NY. Mr. and Mrs. Laird were longtime residents of West Dryden and built a new home on Sheldon Road in 1995. Woody was an avid dancer, bowler and woodworker. He enjoyed golfing and his grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, "Margie" at home; his son and daughter-in-law, Elwood C. Laird, Jr. and Donna Laird of Burlington, NC; his grandchildren, Jessica (Mark) Billings, Traci and Gerry Laird, Kevin and Jenniffer Luhr; four great-grandchildren, Leigha, Allysa, Garren and Isaiah; a sister, Dolores Chamberlain of Cortland.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2007, at the Perkins Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden. Friends are invited to call from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Those wishing to remember Woody are asked to consider a memorial in his name to: The American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.

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Published by Ithaca Journal from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Elwood Laird

7 Entries

Robin Perry

December 4, 2007

To my uncle I will miss dearly. I will never forget the times of riding my bike to your house with Elwood. Also, the times at Willowood campsite. Now, you are up above with my dad and the two of you are having great times. I will see you someday again.

Teri Enders

November 28, 2007

Marge I am so very sorry to hear about Woody. I have thought of you both since I moved from next door to you. You are both wonderful people and I send my love to you at this time!

November 27, 2007

I am lost for words. I am so sorry for your loss, You were great neighbors and if there is anything I can do I will be there for you, Nancy Alfreds

Chrissy Alfreds

November 27, 2007

Margie and family,

I am so sorry to hear about Woody. I have a lot of memories that I will hold dear to my heart from when I was a little girl. I know my family (especially my dad) thought a lot of him and thought he was a great neighbor. If you need anything at all please don't hesitate to call. May you find comfort in this trying time. Much love to all of you.

SANDY WILKINSON

November 27, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF WOODY LAIRD, I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. HE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MY DAD'S (DICK WILKINSON) AND I THANK YOU FOR ALL HIS & MARG'S SUPPORT THROUGH DAD'S ILLNESS, AND BEING THERE FOR MY MOM, NOW IT IS OUR TURN TO REPAY YOUR KINDNESS. KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS. MARG BE STRONG. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. BARB & SANDY WILKINSON.

Cindy Williams

November 27, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Brenda Adams-Benson

November 27, 2007

Marge I'm so sorry to hear you have lost your life-long love. Please accept my sincere condolences and know you are loved and in my heart and prayers at this difficult time.

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