William K. Baird, a lifetime resident of Milford, Pa., and also a resident of Manning, died July 22, 2008, in Manning. He was 69.
The son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth McAndrew Baird, he was born April 23, 1939, in Port Jervis, N.Y.
William was retired from Kolmar Laboratories, Port Jervis.
He was a member of VFW Tri-State Naval Ship No. 7241, Port Jervis, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served with the tin can sailors from 1957-61.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara McGraw Baird, at home; two sons, James Baird of Lake City, S.C., and Jeffrey Baird of Matamoras, Pa.; one daughter, Wendy Gardner, of Manning; his sister, Marianne Armour, of Port Jervis; four grandchildren: Troy and Will Gardner of Manning and Tom and Mary Baird of Matamoras; five stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, James and Richard.
Services and interment were private.
Funeral arrangements were by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. For information or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.