Melvin Your father will be missed by many many people. Please accept my condolences at this hard time, Joe
LEONARD BAIRD,
2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Len Baird announces his passing at Teck Pioneer Residence in Kirkland Lake on Wed. Sept 1, 2010 in his 94th year. Len was predeceased by his wife Mabel (nee Pimlott); parents Hannah and James Baird and siblings Iola Coulter and Bill Baird. Cherished father of Mel Baird (Penny), Barbara Reade (Bob), and Heather Thompson (Harvey), beloved grandfather (Poppa) of Darrin Reade, Melanie and Andrew Baird and great grandfather of Darrick and Andrea Reade. Len is also survived by his sister Grace Quinn and many nephews and nieces. Len lived a long, beautiful and fulfilling life. Along with service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II and a career as service manager for Caswell Motors Chrysler Dealer, he was highly involved with family, community service, sports and municipal politics. His public service involved long stints with the Legion (over 65 years), the Lions, the Masons, and the Civic Service Association. Len was extremely proud of all the men and women who worked tirelessly with him to provide recreation for children and adults in the Kirkland Lake area. Together, they planned, organized funding, and developed and provided programs and facilities such as ball parks, tennis courts, hockey and figure skating arenas and swimming pools. It was a very proud day for Len and his family when the Town of Kirkland Lake named their new ball park for him. Len was the manager of the midget and juvenile hockey teams sponsored by the Lions for many, many years. Len was also instrumental in the development of Teck Pioneer Residence, one of the finest facilities of its kind in Ontario and where he spent his last years. He took a keen interest in the local political scene and was elected as both a councillor and as Reeve of Kirkland Lake. Len was a lifetime member of the congregation and on the board of the Federal United Church. He loved people, remembered everyone he met, and worked tirelessly to improve and develop his beloved Kirkland Lake. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Monette – French Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service in the “Teck-Hughes” Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Len will be laid to rest in the Kirkland Lake Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Teck Pioneer Residence, Toburn Wing (P.O. Box 3800 Kirkland Lake, ON. P2N 3P4) for upgrading and additional equipment or to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.Offer Condolence for the family of Leonard Baird