William Baird
| William Baird | |
|---|---|
| Scotty Baird; William (Scotty) Baird | |
| Born | 1911-02-26 Fort William, Ontario |
| Died | 2004-04-14 Pinewood Court, Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | Construction contractor; businessman |
| Partner | |
William "Scotty" Baird (26 February 1911 – 14 April 2004) was a Fort William-born construction contractor and businessman. He owned or was a key partner in several local firms, including Nor Ont Supply, W.T.B. Baird Lathing, the Fort Theatre and the Fort Motel. The Chronicle-Journal headlined his obituary as that of a city pioneer and businessman.[1]
Life
- Born in Fort William on 26 February 1911.[1]
- Known as "Scotty".[1]
- Married Katherine Storm on 13 July 1936.[2]
- Was a pilot and flew his own plane with his son David, who was also a pilot.[1]
- Was a keen golfer.[1]
- His old friends included Alf Childs and Bill Davies.[1]
Business career
- Worked as a local construction contractor and businessman.[1]
- Was the owner of, or an important partner in, several early and innovative local businesses:[1]
- Nor Ont Supply
- W.T.B. Baird Lathing
- the Fort Theatre
- the Fort Motel
Family
- Wife: Katherine (née Storm), who died before him. She is probably the Katherine Baird who died in Thunder Bay on 16 July 1982 (see Katherine Baird).[1]
- Son: David, who died before him. He is probably David Andrew Baird, who married Jacqueline Corbett in 1956. Daughter-in-law: Jackie, of Ladysmith, B.C.[1]
- A granddaughter, Heather, died before him.[1]
- Grandchildren who survived him: Sheri Watters, Scotty and Corey. He also had four great-grandchildren.[1]
- Siblings: Isabella Spicer survived him. His sister Elizabeth (Ryan) and brother Jim died before him.[1]
- Several nieces and nephews survived him. His nieces Maureen Martin, Peggy Reynolds and Colleen Marchant were with him when he died.[1]
Death
- Died peacefully at Pinewood Court, Thunder Bay, on Wednesday, 14 April 2004, aged 93.[1]
- The family thanked Pinewood Court staff, Drs. Dodick and Bukovy, and the VON (Victorian Order of Nurses).[1]
- A memorial service was planned for a later date. Donations could go to any charity in place of flowers.[1]