Ron Baird
March 30, 2013
Passed peacefully at University Hospital on Saturday, March 30th, 2013, in his 65th year. Beloved son of Florence, of London, and the late Henry Baird, and son-in-law of Ross, of London and the late Margaret Murney. Cherished husband of Deb for 25 years. Proud father of Justin (Nathalie), of Vancouver, B.C., Jamieson (Michelle), of Brandon, MB, and Jade and Joe, of London. Loving Papa to Elijah, of Vancouver. Ron will be always loved by his canine companions Niki and Angel. He will also be deeply missed by Terri Baird, Ken and Laurie, Norm, Erin, Josh, Nicole, Danielle, Ola, Kiser, MVP, Jeff VP, Chris and Natalie and David. Fondly remembered by his extended family of Alberta: Wayne and Sharon Larson, Bob and Jean Hope, Mary White, Russ and Alice Larson, Connie Larson and Valerie Way. Ron was employed by Detroit Diesel Allison, General Motors – Locomotive and LAV Division and General Dynamics for a combined 39 years. He retired on February 1st, 2013. Ron was a member of Legion Branch 501 (Lambeth), and was actively involved with Martial Arts, the LMFA-Falcons and Mother Teresa Football, Parent and Music associations, and was also a member of the emergency rescue unit with General Motors. A memorial service to celebrate Ron’s life will be conducted at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ron are asked to consider the Kidney Foundation or their charity of choice.
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I HAVE KNOWN RON AND DEB FOR MANY YEARS. I WAS DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR THAT RON HAD DIED HE WILL BE MISSED TREMENDOUSLY AND I HAVE MANY SPECIAL MEMORIES OF HIS KINDNESS AND THOUGHTFULNESS -MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME- I WILL MISS HIS VISITS GEORGE
Dear Deb,Justin,Jamieson,Jade and Joe We were so saddened to hear that our next door neighbour and dear friend Ron had passed. Ron and Deb have been like a second family to Jacquie and Dave and it will seem so empty without Ron out working in the yard and constantly tending to his pool. I think back of many fond memories up at the trailer in Bayfield and also sipping wine and many laughs on the back deck. Ron you will be greatly missed and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to have shared our time together. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Bob, Marsha, Jacquie and Dave.xo
To Ron's present and past friends and family. Ronnie and my Dad has many adventures together at one time....ones that will make you laugh out loud. Ron will have amazing company with Alex in heaven now. Sending along sincere thoughts to Deb and family, Terri and Justin. Love from Judy
On behalf of the GM/GD Retiree Club, heartfelt condolences to the family of Ron Baird. On a personal note, I retired from GM Diesel and General Dynamics and had known Ron for a very long time. We socialized/partied with our GM buddies and I have very fond memories of Ron.
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We have known ron and deb for many years when they came to visit her mother and father at Sugarbush Campground, Bayfield. Ron was always so friendly and kind. Last year I (Carol) was sick at the trailer and he was putting new steps in for his father-in-law and he would check on me everyday. He was a great friend to both of us and we will miss him RIP Ron. Love Gord and Carol xxoo
~ Gord and Carol Stoneman