Gail Laird Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gail Laird (nee Klein) who passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 75, leaving behind family, friends, colleagues, and students. Gail leaves behind her best friend and partner of 57 years, her husband, Edward Rust Laird and their beloved daughter and son: Phaedra Laird and Kyle Laird. As Gail departs from our midst, her sweet heart and indomable spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars from which we all began...we are all made of stardust. Gail's life as a mother, wife, teacher, artist, and musician leaves a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Though Gail may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on...a testament to the enduring power of love and human kindness; transcending the boundaries of time and space and yes... even death.
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