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. 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.

  2. I did not know Laird well but he was a extremely talented and a very nice man. I am sorry to see him pass.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. My deepest sympathies to you Margaret at this very sad time. You are in my prayers.

    Ann

  8. 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

  9. Sad to hear about the loss of our dear friend from Edmundston. He will be remembered by all of us.

  10. 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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