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Russell K. Baird Russell K. Baird BOSTON Russell K. Baird, age 55, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with prostate cancer. Russ was the devoted husband of Bridget (Chalker) Baird. He is survived by his brother, Donald Baird, his wife Wendy and their children, Erin, Amelia, and Lucas of Ashby, MA, his sister, Susan (Baird) Hilario, her husband Ruben and their children, Jason, Dahlia, Karen and Benton of Guatemala, his sister in law Karen Baird of Timonium, Maryland, his uncle and aunts, Allan and Barbara Nickerson of Pocasset, MA, Diana Ferrazza of San Diego, CA, and Barbara MacSwan of Weymouth, MA, his cousins, Debbie (Nickerson) Yerdon of Holden, MA, Mark Nickerson of Plymouth, MA, Gail (MacSwan) Izbicki of Hull, MA, and Douglas MacSwan of New Fairfield, CT. He is predeceased by his parents, James and Lois (Petty) Baird and his brother Stephen Baird (Vietnam, 1970). Russ was born in Weymouth, MA and graduated from Weymouth South High School in 1972 and Bentley College in 1976. He later settled on Beacon Hill, an area of Boston. Russ worked in finance for most of his career including working at Bank of Boston, State Street Bank, Fleet Bank, Yankee Bank, a founding partner of Beacon Business Credit, and Boston Financial Funding. Russ and his brother were formerly co-owners of Almor Corporation of Whitman, MA. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors of Boston Financial and Equity Corp. Russ was an attendee of the Community Baptist Church in Weymouth. He enjoyed golfing, playing basketball, and vacationing in warm climates. He enjoyed spending time with family and his many friends. Russ was a wonderful son to his parents and was very generous in the support of his family. He was a mentor to his nieces and nephews and deeply loved by his extended family. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Visiting Hours were at the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Friday January 8. A Funeral Service was held at the Community Baptist Church, 17 Mutton Lane, South Weymouth, MA on Saturday January 9. Interment in the Village Cemetery in Weymouth. Russ' wife and friends are in the process of establishing a foundation in his name to promote prostate cancer education, awareness, and research. In the interim, in lieu of flowers, those who would like to make a donation may do so in Russ' name to Prostate Cancer Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, BIDMC, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, 02215. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshepherd.com. CC Shepherd Funeral Service 134 Pleasant St. S. Weymouth Family Serving Families for 100 years

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Published by The Weymouth News from Jan. 7 to Jan. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Russell Baird

19 Entries

Suzanne Sumski

January 4, 2011

Almost a year now Russell and not a week has gone by that I haven't thought about you. Miss You my friend.

July 4, 2010

I am shocked and saddened to here of Russ's passing. I just found out from the Bently Observer. Russ and I attended Bentley and shared many fun filled non-accademic activities together. He was a wounderful person, although I haven't been in contact with him for many years I'll remember him through our college years and keep him and his family in my prayers.

Ron Bosco
Berlin, CT
Bentley Class of 1976

Grace Parlee

February 26, 2010

I was completely shocked and saddened to learn of Russ's passing. Although I haven't been in contact with Russ for the past 6 or 7 years, he was a huge part of my younger years (starting from the first time I met him at 19) and my time at the Bank of Boston. I can't believe I will never again bump into him somewhere in Boston. He really was a nice guy and will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to his family.

Bob Smolko (Smoke)

February 11, 2010

My name is Bob Smolko. Although I don't know much about Russ's personal life or his family, as a matter of fact I didn't even know his last name until now, but I would without reservation call Russ my friend. I was very sad to hear that Russ has physically left us. For many years I played basketball with a great bunch of guys on Monday nights in the Daugherty Gym in Brantree. Russ was one of those great guys. Russ was a good athelete and had a real feel for the game. You wanted Russ on your team. He was not only a fierce competiter but was a true sportsman. There are few people you could say "was liked by all" Russ was one of those guys. I haven't seen Russ for over 16 years as I had moved to Virginia. I know if we got together it would be like no more than a week had passed just another Monday night of hoops. Russ was most noted for his signature side arm sling shot. Anybody who played with him would understand what I am referencing. It looked a little funky but was extemely accurate. It was a true jump shot he actually left the ground not like some of us. I really have no words to express my sympathy. But what I can say is Russ was a great guy and however you are related you must be proud. Russ isn't gone but just living in quieter place. I know this because I haven't seen my friend Russ in over 16 years but he is still my god friend. God friend was a typo but I left it as maybe now he is my god friend as we all know he is in heaven. Another good friend of mine and Russ's (Bill Merrigan) is running in the Boston Marathon for the Dana Farber Cancer Research. I Sent a sponsorship to Billy to run in both Russ's memory and in his honor. I am proud to call
Russ my friend and will miss him.
If I can help in any way just call.
We have inducted Russ Baird into the "Monday Night Daugherty Gym Basketball Hall of Fame" in Braintree, Ma.
Bob Smolko ("Smoke")
101 lincolnshire
Williamsburg, Va. 23188
757.897.2891
God Bless Russ Baird

Bill Merrigan

February 2, 2010

My Brother David and I played many games of basketball with Russ over the years. We fouled him many times and in heaven he's probably still claiming he never fouled us. May God bless Russ and his family. Dave and I were truly saddened to learn of his death. We are both running the Boston Marathon for Dana-Farber cancer research in April and will keep Russ in our thoughts and prayers along the way.

Bambi Mathay

February 1, 2010

Dear Bridget,
Sending you loving thoughts from the Zakim Center. We will always remember Russell's gentle yet strong spirit and his appreciation for life and those who cared for him, most especially YOU.
Zakim Center Staff

Barbara O'Connor

January 11, 2010

I worked with Russell many years ago at Bank of Boston in the old Factoring/Commercial Finance Division. He had a great personality, always a smile and was a pleasant young man. My deepest sympathy to his family and will keep him in my prayers.

Barbara O'Connor

Barbara O'Connor

January 11, 2010

I worked with Russell many years ago at Bank of Boston in the old Factoring/Commercial Finance Division. He had a great personality, always a smile and was a pleasant young man. I was saddened to read of his loss at a young age. My deepest sympathy to his family and will keep him in my prayers.

Sincerely,

January 9, 2010

We knew Russ as a Boston neighbor and friend. He generously donated his skills, and good judgment to our neighborhood association and his goodwill to all of us.He will be greatly missed.Our prayers go out to all his family.
James and Barbara Duffy

Diane Anton

January 9, 2010

"So many great times with Russ in Newport and Boston! Lots of laughs! Most of us thought he would never get married - that he had "commitment issues" - - Really he was just looking for someone extraordinary. I'm so glad he found that in the end. Brigit - thank you for making our friend so very happy - and for taking care of him all this time."

Pat Ayotte

January 8, 2010

Bridget my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Russ was one of the good guys and will be truly missed by all that had the pleasure to know him.

Nina Thomas

January 7, 2010

I knew Russell through my sister, who also lives on Beacon Hill, and from Weymouth South High. He was a great guy, and a wonderful friend. Russell will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his devoted wife, Bridget.

Pamela Ward

January 7, 2010

I am saddened to hear that Russ has died. I grew up in So. Weymouth and Russ graduated high school a year ahead of me. His parents and my parents were friends. When I went to work for Bank of Boston, Russ was in the same department, having been hired the year before. He helped train me and we worked together for many years. Later I would run into him from time to time in Boston. Russ was a wonderful, caring, compassionate man and he had a dry wit that always made me laugh. Family was important. Russ was one of the good guys. My heartfelt sympthy goes out to the family. God bless you Russ.

jim beauregard

January 7, 2010

I knew Russ as a co-worker. He provided me and everyone that he worked with a polite, understanding and gentle way. A good listener and mentor. A great man. My prayers go out to his wife and family. Rest in peace and God Bless.

David Kilnapp

January 7, 2010

I remember Russ fondly. He and I were friends as young men when we started our banking careers in Boston thirty years ago. Please accept my sincere condolences on his passing.

Pamela Reay

January 7, 2010

I met Russ about 10 years ago. Although we didn't speak daily, he often made it a point to call and check on me and was always there if I needed a friend. Most importantly, he never judged, he only encouraged me to live up to my potential. That kind of friend is hard to find and I will miss him immensely. To the family, my deepest sympathies. To Bridget, I am so glad he found happiness and hope that you take comfort in knowing that you made him whole.

Ed & Evie Hines

January 7, 2010

Dear Bridget and all of Russ's family: You are in our prayers and thoughts. And Russ: May you rest in peace. You will be missed!

Cheryl Warren

January 7, 2010

I have known Russ for over 30 years from Community and First Baptist Church. He was a wonderful, caring person and I will miss seeing him in church. He always asked about my parents and family. I am shocked and very sad of his passing. My heart and prayers go out to everyone in his family. Sincerely, Cheryl (Back) Warren

janet Livingston

January 7, 2010

Russell, how I will miss you. My condolences to your family. Bridget, my heart is broken for you. He had finally found the women whom he loved. I will be there on Saturday.

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