- The death of Mr. Samuel Baird of Fitzroy, took place Tuesday, March 7, 1916, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Lorne Craig, while visiting there. Deceased was 81 years of age and was born in Fitzroy. He was an honorable, upright man held in esteem by those who knew him. During the Fenian Raid of 1866-1870 he belonged to the 42nd regiment. He was also a member of L.O.L. No. 57 Kinburn. Deceased will be greatly missed by his former associates who attended the funeral obsequies in large numbers. Bro. Baird is the last of the old veteran members, being 64 years a member of L.O.L.No. 57. He was an honourary member. The Lodge gave a floral wreath to be placed on the casket in loving memory, and another beautiful wreath was given by the family. The late Mr. Baird was married in 1867 to Mary Ann Owens, who died leaving one daughter, Mina, who became the wife of the late T. G. Ross. She with her family reside in Montreal. In 1873, Mr. Baird was again united in Marriage this time to Hannah Farmer, who has been his faithful companion until his death. In religion he was an Anglican. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Thursday, from the residence of Mr. Lorne Craig, to the 9th line Anglican Church, where a very impressive sermon was delivered by the Rev. Franklin Clarke. The remains were then interred in the Cemetery close by. The service of the Orange Order at the grave was conducted by P.D.M. W.A.Ross, assisted by Charles Hunt, Chaplain. The late Mr. Baird leaves a widow, four daughters and five sons, namely, Mrs. Mina Ross, Montreal; Mrs. R.O.Bowes, Mrs. C.A.Crozier, Renfrew; Mrs. Lorne Craig, Kinburn; W.J. & S.E. Baird, Kinburn; R.D., Kassan, Alaska; John A., Ottawa; Allan, Renfrew. He also leaves three sisters and three brothers to mourn his loss. The pallbearers were: R.G.Baird, S.T.Baird, J.F.Baird, Charles Hunt, W.A.Ross and J. R. Cavanaugh.
Source: The Carp Review, 16 March 1916, Page 1, column 3.
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