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Patricia Baird Obituary
Patricia A. Baird, 83, of Van Buren, died at 11:03 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Briar Hill Health Campus, North Baltimore.
She was born Dec. 31, 1940, to Howard C. and Mary V. (Lessig) Kelley. She married Colin Baird on July 1, 1960, and he survives.
Patricia is also survived by her sons, Mike (Amy) Baird of Findlay, Bill (Judi) Baird of Bloomdale, and Don (Marie) Baird of Findlay; sister-in-law, Sharon Kelley-Wood of Oakley, Michigan; grandchildren, Marlena (Bryan) Moore, Marty (Brittany) Baird, and Asa Baird; and great-grandchildren, Brynn and Luke.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Maryann P. Baird; and brothers, Tom (Marylin) Kelley, James (Geraldine) Kelley, and Ronnie Kelley.
Patricia was an incredible homemaker and was a member of Van Buren United Methodist Church. She adored her husband, her family, and loved her children unconditionally with all of her heart. Family was everything to Patricia.
Graveside services will be private for family at Bechtel Cemetery, Allen Township.
Arrangements are being handled by SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rick Fields
August 28, 2024
Mike and Amy,
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your mother!
God Bless!!
Rick and Tammy Fields
Craig and Pat Sherman
August 28, 2024
Condolences to the family for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Soon wonderful memories will take away some of the sadness. Pat and Craig Sherman
Earl Sharninghouse
August 27, 2024
Condolences to you and your family Colin. Our prayers are with you in this very sad and difficult time. This special lady (Patricia) will be missed by all. (Earl, Kathy and Nathan Sharninghouse)
Patsy Beard
August 27, 2024
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Colin-she was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all-now she´s with her precious daughter MaryAnnand flying high. God be with you and praying for you at this difficult time. . Patsy and Darrell Beard Sr.
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