It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Gerald (Gerry) Douglas Baird announce his peaceful passing at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre on January 20th, 2023 at the age of 86 years with his loving family by his side. Born in Twillingate, NL, he was the son of the Late Harold and Louise Baird (Nee Luther). He was also predeceased by his father and mother in-law; Jordan and Mary Hatch (Nee Myles) siblings; Austin (Elsie), Ewart(Annie), Catherine (Chesley), Raymond, Donald (Hilda), Elmo, Thomas (Rosa), in-laws; George and Gordon.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his loving wife and best friend of 62 years; Phyllis Baird (Nee Hatch), children; Gerry (Darlene), Patricia (Dale), Karen (Mike) and Joanne, grandchildren; Tina, Jonathon, Jordan, Shawn, Joshua, Daniel, Christopher and Myla, siblings; Theodore (Mary), Patricia, in-laws; Joan, Audrey (Ray), Edith Patricia, and Eleanor as well as a large circle of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Gerry moved to Port aux Basques in 1957 while working with GP Porters helping to drill Port aux Basques Harbor. Shortly after he meet his love Phyllis. They married in 1960, started a family and eventually came back to the Codroy Valley to settle down. His family was his world and his grandchildren were his pride and joys.

In keeping with Gerry's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques NL, info@easthavenfuneralhome.com (709)-695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever in our Heart.