Marjorie Battles Baird

Marjorie Battles Baird obituary, Bryn Mawr, PA

Marjorie Battles Baird

Marjorie Baird Obituary

Published by Main Line Media News from May 19 to May 24, 2020.
Marjorie Battles Baird (“Margie”), cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully May 17, 2020, at Beaumont at Bryn Mawr, at the age of 91. Her parents were Winthrop Hilton Battles and Marjorie Gibbon Battles of Media, PA. After graduating from Vassar College in 1949, Margie married her high school sweetheart, Samuel Boyer Davis Baird (“Sam,” Princeton, 1948), and they moved to Winnetka, IL, where they began raising their family. As Sam’s business career blossomed, Margie marshaled moves between Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago, making legions of loyal friends at each stop. Amidst moving vans and family commitments, she was determined to pursue her passion for teaching and learning. Margie earned a master’s degree at Boston University in 1974 and served as a reading specialist at Weston High, New Trier, and her alma mater, Shipley School. Gardening, reading, art, pets, and birding were just a few of Margie’s many passions. She had a talent for joy, for singing, and for the art of friendship, which she graced with her sunshine-filled smile. Margie treasured her relationships with friends and family, none more than her bonds with grandchildren Althea, Dylan, Matthew, Jeffrey, Elisabeth, Molly, and Sam Baird and great-grandchild Joujie Alarcon. Margie is also survived by sons Bo Baird of Andover, MA, John Baird of Durham, NC, Jim Baird of Takoma Park, MD, and daughters-in-law Kathy Baird, Aminda Baird, and Greta Ehrig-Baird. Husband Sam Baird passed away in 1991. With her marriage to John Joline from 1998 until his death in 2010, Margie continued affinities for Princeton and travel. Burial will be private. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. David’s Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margie’s memory to Planned Parenthood of Southeastern PA. STUARD FUNERAL HOME – NEWTOWN SQUARE A FAMILY TRADITION FOR SIX GENERATIONS

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May 30, 2023

Bill planted trees.

May 18, 2022

William Newlin posted to the memorial.

June 1, 2020

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William Newlin

May 18, 2022

I only had three first cousins and Margie was one. I will miss her dearly.

Bill Newlin

Maizy Broderick Scarpa

June 1, 2020

What a lovely tribute. Sending love and condolences to all the Bairds!!

Helen Joline

May 24, 2020

Margie was a gracious and loving woman. She became my Step Mother in my 40's and became a true friend. She embraced my children, always welcoming us, whether in Wayne, Duxbury or Sanibel. They will always remember shelling shrimp with her by the canal. She inspired me with her love of gardening and singing. I will miss her. God Speed.....

Helen Joline

May 24, 2020

Margie was a gracious and loving woman. She became my Step Mother in my mid 40's, she embraced my children and was a true friend. Her love of gardening and singing inspired me. I will miss her, but wish her God speed as she adventures forth.

Louisa and Bill Newlin

May 22, 2020

She was a lovely, gentle, generous person who lived a full life.
We loved her dearly.;

Joan

May 22, 2020

So many rare qualities stand out thinking of Margie's legacy. Watching how Margie cared for her parents... the compassion, empathy, and love she demonstrated, and the lengths she went to for them always impressed me. Her generosity of spirit, her eagerness to celebrate everyone else, her humility, and her kindness made lasting impressions. I can clearly see her watching over her family, beaming, with that beautiful smile, and embracing the joy!

Kathy Baird

May 21, 2020

Cherished friend, mother-in-law, mentor, role model, cheerleader, grandmother-supreme, go-to person for discussions about books, AND MUCH, MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE! Taught me how to grow and appreciate gardens, how to care for pets, wildlife and children, and how to gather loved ones close. There was no warmer feeling than arriving at her home after the drive from New England. I will miss her greatly.

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