Ronald Pierce Baird

1912 - 2010

Ronald Pierce Baird obituary, 1912-2010

BORN

1912

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home & Chapel

51 Benton Street

Kitchener, Ontario

Ronald Baird Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 1, 2010.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Lanark Heights Nursing Home in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Jennifer (1997). Survived by his cherished companion of Margaret Boutlilier. Sadly missed by his daughter Wendy Nye and her husband Donald of Ajax. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Michael, Patrick, James, and Victoria. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Florence Baird and 2 siblings.
He was born in December of 1912 in New Brunswick and as a young man went overseas and enlisted with the British Army from 1939 until 1945. Ron married Jennifer in July of 1945 and moved to Canada in 1947. He established his practice on Frederick Street in 1949. Dr. Baird was a longtime ophthalmologist in the Kitchener area from mid 1949 until his retirement in June of 2001 at the age of 88. Ronald was a longtime member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
At Dr. Baird's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is to be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (54 Queen St. North, Kitchener) on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to St. Mary's General Hospital and may be arranged by calling Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home & Chapel at 519-742-4481.

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March 8, 2010

Mary Anne Witzel

Dear Wendy
I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember him fondly as an ophthalmologist and also when visiting your family home as a teenager. I won't be able to attend the service as we are down south but will be thinking of you and your family tomorrow. All the best and I look forward to seeing you soon.

March 7, 2010

Malcolm Jardine

I was deeply saddened to learn of Ron's passing for it is the end of an era. My parents Roly and Nancy Jardine were good friends of the Bairds when they lived in Kitchener and the families roots went back to Rexton/Richibucto in New Brunswick and to Ron's father Harry and my great grandparents James and Mary Ann Jardine. My Mom used to dance with Ron when she attended Mount Allison.

My Mom Nancy passed away on February 7th, just shy of 97 years young and the sympathies of myself and the extended Jardine family go to Wendy and the family at this time. Try to remember who they were and are in your heart and that endings are merely new beginnings.

March 6, 2010

Jon Williams

Our family -the Williams -lived next door to the Bairds on Frederick Street for many years and my parents Don and Ceil Williams were also medical colleagues of Rons.
Aside from being a highly competent and well-respected doctor Ron was truly one of life's gentlemen and his lovely wife was an equally distinctive lady.
It is with great sadness at the passing of an era that we learn of Ron's death. He was a wonderful man, the perfect neighbour and an exemplary doctor throughout his long career.
My brother Dick and my sister Liz and I join in offering Wendy our most sincere condolences. We will never forget the quiet wit and supportive interest demonstrated aptly by both your parents throughout the years. We shall not see their like again.
Jon Williams

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