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LISA BAIRD Obituary
LISA ANN, Oct. 21, 2009, of Philadelphia, PA. Mother of Molly and Louis Ashodian; Sister of Jonathan(Debra) and Robert (Miriam) Baird; Daughter of Deena Baird (the Late Donald Baird); Wife of Roger Ashodian. Graveside Services will be held Friday Oct. 23, 2009 1:00PM at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose, Bucks Co. PA. The family will return to the residence of Deena Baird (Sat & Sun) and respectfully requests that contributions in her memory be made to Living beyond Breast Cancer, 354 West Lancaster Ave Suite 224, Haverford, PA 19041.
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Steve Kasloff
October 30, 2024
I knew Lisa back in the 80s and 90s when we both worked in City Council and for some reason she popped into my mind the other day.
Lisa was a brilliant attorney but more than that, one of the sweetest and kindest people I ever had the pleasure to know. I remember vividly her warm smile and generosity of spirit. May her memory be for a forever blessing. She is remembered with great respect and esteem.
mele
October 16, 2024
still one of the nicest, genuine people i have ever met always remembering her
anne mele
October 16, 2022
lisa was one of the first I met at Baldwin. She was so happy
and welcoming i will never forget her
Peter Janovsky
October 16, 2019
Its hard to believe its been ten years. Her passion for life and justice still and always will live within anyone whose life was enriched by her presence.
Autherine Smith Scholl
January 6, 2018
You will live forever in my heart.
Andrea F
November 14, 2009
My memories of Lisa are from Baldwin, where her enthusiasm for everything resonated. Her role as the Artful Dodger in Oliver is forever embedded in my mind as the best reason for girls education without boys in the play. Lisa -- the stories I have read about your grown up years are inspirational, but not surprising. Breast cancer is just too relentless --and I will happily make another donation to LBBC in your memory.
November 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and especially to her children.
She loved you very much.
I will always feel blessed that our paths briefly crossed.
Jennifer and Matthew Tsui
Jane Mason
November 3, 2009
The first and last time I interacted with Lisa was when we were both campaigning for Eugene McCarthy. She was an unusual, passionate teenager. When I read her obituary, I wasn't the least bit surprised that she grew up to be the person she was. I thought about her for over 40 years. I wish I would have known her as an adult.
Ann Freedman
October 29, 2009
My husband Rand and I met Lisa at Rutgers Law School in the 1980s, and we have kept in touch over the years, often at Weaver's Way. She was a bright light and a passionate spirit who extended herself both on behalf of justice and equality and for her friends, family and community. Rand and I feel blessed to have known her, and grateful for her example. We are holding Roger, Molly and Louis and other family in our hearts and prayers.
Nancy Miller
October 24, 2009
Lisa was always so kind to my family and especially to my mother Nancy Ashodian. I pray that all her family will be comforted during this time.
David Ross
October 23, 2009
I knew Lisa since the early '70's in Austin, Texas. She was one of the bright lights in my life, and it is easy for me to visualize her sparkling, erudite wit and her passionate commitment to truth and justice. Many conversations with her led to allusions about music and literature; I will never be able to listen to Handel's Messiah without remembering her rendition of the chorus from Part One ("...and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor...") All of us who knoew her have been blessed with a great gift.
Len Rieser
October 23, 2009
If warmth, caring, and generosity are the real measures of a person -- and I certainly think they are -- Lisa was off the charts. I'm grateful for my many moments with her, and send my deepest sympathies to her family.
Gene Bishop
October 23, 2009
I met Lisa at the Philadelphia Reproductive Rights Organization when I moved to Philly in 1979. Our paths continued to cross, whether at Weavers Way or social justice events. The world needs many more people like Lisa; she will be greatly missed.
Anne Mele
October 22, 2009
Lisa was a special person and someone I could always depend on during my first days at Baldwin. I know her enthusiasm and love for life will be missed.
Condolences to her whole family.
Peter Janovsky
October 22, 2009
I have known Lisa since 1967. She was one of a kind -- compassionate, brilliant and charismatic. She glowed with passion and inspiration. I consider myself very lucky to have been one of the many who knew and loved her.
October 22, 2009
The Kass-Levy family sends our condolences to Roger, Louis and Molly. It sounds as if Lisa was a marvelous mother and a strong, brave woman with a huge heart. We are so sorry for your loss. Izzi, Arden, Juan and Leo
Sherry McVickar
October 22, 2009
To the family of Lisa Baird;
I considered Lisa a dear friend from first grade through sixth at Friends' Central . As the years passed I always wished I could reconnect with her. Stephanie Koenig and I were remembering the birthday party that Lisa gave when Sally Starr was the Guest of Honor. I am so very saddened to have to her leave this world. She was an extraordinary person. love,Sherry McVickar
Sharlie Ushioda
October 22, 2009
Lisa was a wonderful friend to my family for many years. I will always remember her kindness and warmth, even through difficult times. We will all miss her greatly, and are very saddened to hear this news.
Sharlie Conroy Ushioda and family
Daniel Pell
October 22, 2009
I worked with Lisa and talked 'immigration' with her. She was a kind, compassionate and clear person, and I will miss her bright presence and conversation.
My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Best,
Ian Bratlie
October 22, 2009
My sincerest sympathies to her family and friends. Lisa was always very nice and helpful to me and made things easier.
October 22, 2009
I met Lisa years ago when our kids were in pre-school, and our paths continued to cross at soccer, school and the food co-op. I always admired her warmth, intellect and openness and her incredible devotion to her kids. She showed such tenacity and focus in facing this disease, and I am so, so sorry to hear this news. My sympathies to Louis, Molly and the whole family on your terrible, tragic loss- Mara
Beverly Black
October 22, 2009
Lisa, a kindred spirit and fellow immigration attorney, who will be missed dearly by all. I'm honored to have known you and will never forget all your support and hard work.
Sondra Miller-Wein
October 22, 2009
Lisa, you will be greatly missed.
October 22, 2009
Please accept my condolences. As the Mother of Caroline, one of Lisa's friends, I was fortunate to have met Lisa at Caroline and Luis's home. Thank you to Lisa for also helping another daughter Lucy in her time of need. Lisa was one of our angels on earth. Sincerely, Joan Neville, Los Lunas, New Mexico
Ilene Schafer
October 22, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Troy Mattes
October 22, 2009
Lisa, you will be badly, badly missed by all of us here in Lancaster. You were such a good person, friend and mother. I was so blessed to know you from my first introduction to immigration law in 1996 until my last visit last Friday. Just know we love you very, very much and will meet again one day. Love, Troy, Carmen, Yari & Ben
Jeffrey Blank
October 22, 2009
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Michael Mahan
October 22, 2009
Although we drifted apart after my own divorce, Lisa was part of our special group of Childspace parents, a day care center in Philadelphia. Lisa was a kind and gentle spirit, and she will be missed. My heart goes out to Roger, her family; and especially her children, my own daughters' friends: Molly and Louis.
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