Obituary of Donald F. Baird

Donald F. Baird, 82, of Cortland NY, completed his life on earth January 6, 2013 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. He was born October 8, 1930 in Groton NY, son of the late Charles and Eva Terpening Baird. Donald was a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Cortland High School. He served with the U.S. Army reserves for eight years being honorably discharged in 1958. Donald was employed at Edlund Machines then with Smith Corona Corp. where he retired after 37 years. His memberships included the Second Congregational Church of Cortland, First United Methodist Church of Cortland, Cortland Sr. Citizens, where he was a member of the billiard team, and RSVP. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and watching NASCAR. His family will cherish his memory as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Anne Strom Baird of Cortland, his son Rick (Gail) Baird of Chesapeake VA, his daughters Marcy (Michael) Klos of Utah, Vicky (Timothy) Tomlinson of Cortland, his sisters Sylvia Watts of Syracuse, Virginia (Gary) Alexander of Alaska, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, many nieces & nephews, step children Ronda (Randy) Austin of Cortland, Mark (Michele) Strom of Freeville, four step grandchildren, one step great grandchild. Donald was predeceased by his wife Charlotte Randall Baird in 2006. Calling hours will be Friday 12-1:45 pm with a memorial service to begin 2 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY 13045. Spring burial will be at the Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden NY. Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 6390 Fly Rd., East Syracuse NY, 13057. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Our Deepest sympathy to Anne and the Strom and Baird Family, Don will be sadly missed by all but remember Annie, we are always here for you... Brenda and Roger Allen Annie, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.--Lyn Rick and Gail, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. It sounds like your dad was an amazing person that will be greatly missed. Linda West Dear Rick and Gail and family it was a privilege to have known your Dad. I know you have many lovely memories and adventures you shared that will keep his memory in your heart. My deepest sympathy, Love Barbara Like so many here at CBORD, I am so sorry for your loss, and pray you will have peace at heart. Karen Nocera Love and prayers to you and your family, Ann. Sharon Sweet-Lanphear I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Karen Middaugh Rick and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies; you are in my thoughts. Nathan Houck Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Roy Santa Croce My sympathies to all the family, especially Rick and Gail. Through Rick, I got to know Mr. Beard. I have great memories of his driving us to Oswego Speedway for the races and of his endless efforts to coax faster speeds out of Rick's microd. He was a wonderful man, patient with me and a role model as a father. Jim Hanchett prayers and thoughts are with you guys. your dad/husband was a great guy deena horner Dear Anne, We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Don. You will be in our prayers, and trust the Lord will be with you to comfort you and give your strength. I will be in touch Anne. Love, and Blessings, Sharon and Gene Signor