Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on February 16, 2011 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Marion (1999). Loving father of Mary Helen Baird and Tracy Durham, John and Gail Baird (Newfoundland), Margaret McCann. Dear grandpa of Kimberly, Phillip, Robert, Kristy and Alex, Karen and Jeff, Kara and great-grandfather to Sienna. Best friend of Janice. Survived by his sister Lillian Swinton, sister-in-law Helen Butler and several nieces and nephews. Reunited with his beloved canine companion Sparky. Predeceased by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Retiree of the Windsor Board of Education. A veteran of WWII who was stationed in Perth County and a former member of R.C.L. Br#594. If you so desire, donations to the Windsor Essex Humane Society would be appreciated. Visiting Monday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Veteran's Memorial Service Monday 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of Windsor Veteran's Memorial Service Committee. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. at FAMILIES FIRST 1065 LAUZON RD. East Windsor (519-969-5841). Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens.