Laird Mellard Ketchen

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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22 Responses

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Very sad to hear of the passing of a high school friend… our sincere condolences to the family

  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. Saddened to learn of the passing of a former High School colleague in northern New Brunswick. Condolences to Laird’s family members.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

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