Obituary of Ron Baird

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.