Laird died in Victoria, BC on February 24, 2012. Born on February 3, 1944, he is greatly missed by his wife, Margaret. He is survived by his cousins, Brenda (Steve), Billy (Joan); his brother-in-law, Tony (Enid); nephews and nieces.
A funeral service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the Chapter Room.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christ Church Cathedral Buildings Ltd. or the Heart & Stroke Foundaton of BC & Yukon, #107 – 1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 4C9 would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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dave mac arthur
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Lesli & Carron Dear Margraret… our thoughts are with you and your family.Laird could always make us smile! we are sad for you and your loss.
Carron & Lesli… @ the Homestead
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Gail & George Silvestrini With Deepest Sympathy on your loss
May memories keep the one you loved close to you
in spirit and thought and always in your heart,
today and forever.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Dennis Sorensen I did not know Laird well but he was a extremely talented and a very nice man. I am sorry to see him pass.
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Abbey & Guy Jones Margaret,
We are so saddened to hear of Laird’s sudden passing. Our thoughts are with you during this time and we offer our sincere condolences.
Abbey & Guy
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Rim and Karen Barclay Dear Margaret: Karen and I were shocked to hear of Lairds sudden passing. He was a wonderful friend and flyfishing companion, who is responsible for many of my happiest memories on the side of a river or stream. He will be intensely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless, Tim and Karen
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Ted McLeod Frances and I were so sorry to hear this news and extend our heartfelt sympathy to you Margaret. You are all in our prayers.
Ted
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Donna & Bill Johnson Dear Margaret,
We are so very sorry for your huge loss and the immense grief you are suffering.
Laird was more than special, he was a gem.We will miss his cheery face and gentle and fun disposition.
Donna and Bill Johnson.
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Ann Barry My deepest sympathies to you Margaret at this very sad time. You are in my prayers.
Ann
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yvon fournier so sorry to here of laird passing,have very good memory of our time in Edmundston,he was a very generous man,and a true gentleman
my deepest sympathy for your loss, Margaret
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John Kelley Sad to hear about the loss of our dear friend from Edmundston. He will be remembered by all of us.
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Bonnie(Daigle) Ellis Please accept our most sincere condolences for the passing of a high school friend from Edmundston,N.B. Our sympathy to the Ketchen family.
Bonita Ellis
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Richard Niblock We are really very sorry to hear of Laird’s passing Margaret. Laird was a kind, thoughtful, and generous man and a good neighbour.
Our sincere condolences Margaret.Richard, Tyea, and Kevin
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Rick and Krista Morgn We were shocked to hear of Laird’s sudden passing. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. We will miss him dearly, and will think of him often.
Save us a spot on your squad, Laird. It’ll be quite the shoot when we all meet again!
Rick and Krista
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Dmitry and Irina Logachev Dear Margaret
we are so so sorry to hear of Laird’s passing.
He was a wonderful man. We will always remember his stories about Russia. We’re blessed to meet him.Our prayers are with you.
Dmitry and Irina
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Albert & Kathy Daigle Very sad to hear of the passing of a high school friend… our sincere condolences to the family
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Anne Scott Margaret, I was so sorry to hear about Laird and am thinking of you in your time of loss.
Anne
Victoria, BC
(formerly of Hudson)
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Ron and Sherry Stubbings So very sorry to hear of Laird’s passing so suddenly. He was a true gentleman, so kind and thoughtful of others.
We will miss his cheery phone calls and know that other friends he made through trapshooting will feel the same.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss, Margaret.
Ron and Sherry
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Bill Akerley Saddened to learn of the passing of a former High School colleague in northern New Brunswick. Condolences to Laird’s family members.
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Nick and Madeleine Cheesman Margaret:
Nick and I are so very sorry to hear of Laird’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time.
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Ken Esplen Sorry to hear of the Laird. I have only known him for a few years through our love of Trap Shooting, but he was a delightful, caring and talented man. My condolences to your family.
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Jackie Robinson Nadeau Dear Margaret
It is very sad to loose your love one so young.
Laird and i grew up together, my mother was nanny, housekeeper to the Kitchen s, we spent summer s at Baker Lake.
Grant Forbes notified me and i facebooked it, people from NB send their condolences, and everyone had kind words to say about him.
Rest in peace dear friend.
Jackie Robinson Nadeau
Very sorry to hear about Laird we grew up together in Edmundston.