David Richmond Baird, FCA
November 23, 1931 to May 3, 2025
Obituary
Died quietly at home, loving husband of Sandra (Anderson), father of Diana (Keith Birchard) and David (Carolyn Mackenzie), papa of Lucy and Thomas Baird and Alex and Chris Birchard, and brother Colin (Elspeth).
The family would like to thank the Nurses at HSC 4 North A, the Dementia Clinic, the Palliative Home Care and TLC teams for their excellent compassionate care.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society in David’s memory would be gratefully appreciated in lieu of flowers. Private family arrangements.
Condolences
sorry for your loss
Condolences to the Baird Family.
David Baird has been an Honourary Life Member of the Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee, in recognition of his contribution to our sport .
Diana,
I am just seeing now of your father’s passing. Thinking of you and sending my heartfelt condolences.
Please accept my condolences on the passing of David.
We met when we first rented nearly 30 years ago.
He was a wise and fine gentleman always inquisitive and ready for a vigorous discussion . There are many fine memories of him.
Sandra and family- so sorry to hear the news about David .Many years ago David offered me a job as a co-op student and then a full time accounting position working with his brother Colin at Baird and Baird Chartered Accountants. He was my mentor in the insolvency world- great to work with . He will be missed but never forgotten. Long may his big jib draw.
Sandra and family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of David’s passing. I had nor seen him in the past 10+ years following my move to Corner Brook, but I have quite fond recollections of your family sailing at RNYC and of my work with David on professional files over a span of 30 years.
Conversations with David were always animated and interesting. He enjoyed a long career as a chartered accountant and as a St. John’s businessman. A life well lived indeed!
Fair winds and following seas, my friend..
John
Mrs. Baird, Diana and David and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Baird’s passing. I have many fond memories of times at your home as a teenager and always feeling so welcome. I hope that your many happy memories of times together will comfort you.
Thinking of you all,
Sharon Vivian
Sandra and Family:
Sorry to hear of David’’s passing.
Condolences
Tim and Dianne Anderson
Sandra and family
Mabel and I were very saddened to hear of David’s passing. David, Colin and I practiced together as Chartered Accountants in the firm of Baird & Baird in the 70’s. I have many wonderful memories from that time..
Our sincere condolences to all the family.
May he rest in peace.
Jim and Mabel Cavanagh
Diana, Dave and Sandra my sincere condolences.
Thinking of you at this time.
Dale Hutchens
So sad to hear of someone you knew having passed. In our early years and practising law on water Street and ultimately duck Street, my partner and I would often see David and have a cordial chat, usually at the bank of Montreal. Always interesting always informative and a great storyteller.
My condolences to the family
Denis Barry.
Sandra and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in this difficult time. Linda Hearn
Condolences to the David’s family… he lived a wonderful life and always enjoyed spending time with relatives as well as the young generations…
Rest in peace Mr Baird …
btw – love the hat!
Peter Carter
Our deepest condolences to Sandra and her family. A loved and loving man. We are so fortunate to have known David, to have enjoyed spending time with him and his wonderful wife Sandra and to have golfed with him in St. John’s and Treasure Cay. Such a good guy.
Sue and Dan Levert
Please accept my condolences on the passing of David. We were friends mostly on the tennis Court for a number of years. Speak of Dave often as that will help keep his memory alive. May he rest peacefully.
Sandra….You have been on my mind since I heard your sad news..
I’ll always remember David as a true gentleman, quick to smile and always would engage in pleasant conversation. I can hear clearly in my mind his voice on the phone, or at your door saying “Darling, that’s Carolyn for you”. Never did he call you Sandra, always Darling.. I hope this, and all of your wonderful memories bring you a few smiles as carry on without him.
Most sincerely, Carolyn
R.I.P. David
Mrs. Baird, Diana , David, I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Bair’s passing.. He was a very good friend of my Father.
I am sure over time, you will have fond memories of all the wonderful time you had with David over the years, both individually and collectively.
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra and Family
Sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family.
Don and Sandra Blackwood
David, Carolyn and family
We are so sorry to hear about your father. We want you to know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Hugs to all of you.
Byron and Paula
Sandra and family,
Sorry for your loss. I thank David for giving a poor kid from out of town a chance by hiring me as a student in accounts . I am forever grateful for his guidance and mentorship..
Take care.
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a mentor to me and the lessons I learnt from him carried me through life. Thanks Dave. My condolences to Sandra and the family
Sandra and family of David
Sorry to see that David ;has made his exit from the stage of his life-
He encouraged me to become involved with the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation which I greatly appreciated-
David also was involved in many Charitable projects in his long career – he gave back to his Community.
David was a kind friendly and outgoing personality-
I always enjoyed every engagement with him .
His life was long and accomplished.
He is now at rest and may that rest be in peace
Sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing.
Godspeed David
Very sorry to see this. For many years I loved having chats with David at Coffee & Company. What a lovely man. My sincere condolences to you all.
Hi Sandra
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I have know David for a long time serving with him as a volunteer with the School of Business, interacting with him when renting space in Baird’s Cove, and otherwise and always enjoyed every interaction. . May you cherish the many fond memories of David for the years ahead .
Chris O’Dea