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ADAM MARSHALL LAIRD
Date of Passing: May 27, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryADAM MARSHALL LAIRD Adam, beloved husband of Rena, cherished father, adored grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully on May 27, 2015 after a long and full life. A service in celebration of Adam's life will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Boulevard, Winnipeg. Should friends so wish, donations may be made to the Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg R3J 3M7.
Publish Date: Jun 13, 2015
ADAM MARSHALL LAIRD Adam, beloved husband of Rena, cherished father, adored grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully at Grace Hospital on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the age of 96 years, after a long and full life. Born in 1918 in Blackwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Adam settled in Canada in 1946. He worked in the grain export business for some 38 years, honoured in retirement by a lifetime membership to the Winnipeg Grain Exchange Trading Floor. Retirement years found Adam actively involved with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society as a dancer and later as a founding member of the Society's dance band, Scotch Measure. He was recognized with a lifetime membership to the RSCDS and to the St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg. Throughout his life, Adam was the consummate gentleman', respected by all who knew himand loved by his family. A Celebration of Adam's Life will be held in Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba in mid-June of 2015. Notice of time and date will follow. Warmest thanks to the staff of 4 North for embracing Adam with their gentle care. Should friends so wish, donations may be made to the Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3M7. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB is in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik's online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: May 30, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 13, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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We met Adam through Scottish country dancing and he and Rena were dear and cherished friends of ours. A nicer man you could not wish to meet and our only regret was that we did not meet Adam earlier in our lives. Such a talented man when it came to music and an extremely talented musician when it came to Scottish music. Just a lovely man. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Rena and all the family. - Posted by: Marguerite and John Bell (Friends) on: Jun 07, 2015
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The best next door neighbor anyone could have ever asked for. Our chats and updates over the back fence were endless and heart warming. Our deepest sympathies to all. - Posted by: Trish Bergal (Next Door Neighbour) on: Jun 02, 2015
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Mr. Adam Laird was a wonderful man. I grew up with his daughter Doreen, and cannot remember a time when I did not know him. As a child and teenager, I spent many hours at the Laird home. From both Mr. and Mrs, Laird, I learned about life during World War 2 (I never see a wedding cake without remembering about the shortage of sugar in Scotland in the 1940's), the challenges of immigrating to the Canadian Prairies in a time when e mails and texting did not exist, and perhaps above all, how nice it is to live in a home filled with the sound of music. From Adam Laird, I learned to appreciate both classical music and the melodies of his native Scotland.....My fond memories of him will stay with me forever. - Posted by: Ms Frankie Glickman (friend) on: May 30, 2015
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