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George Baird

Obituary of George Baird

George Baird, 78, of Staatsburg, died Saturday, June 7, 2008 at home. A lifelong area resident, Mr. Baird was a painter for St. Francis Hospital, retiring in 1985. He was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Bowlers Hall of Fame in 1975. Born July 27, 1929 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of William and Emma VanEtten Baird. He attended Poughkeepsie schools. On Aug. 13, 1980, he married Mary Lou Mesuda. Mrs. Baird survives at home. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his stepson and his wife, Ronald & Diane Bickford of Allison Park, PA; his stepson, Richard Bickford of Salt Point; his stepdaughter and her husband, Sharon & Dominick Gallo of Staatsburg; his stepdaughter and her husband, Patricia and Donald Pottenburgh of Poughkeepsie; his grandchildren, William, Ryan & Samuel Bickford, Krystle & Anthony Gallo and Emily & Brandon Pottenburgh. He was predeceased by his brother, William Baird and two sisters, Ella and Emma. Calling hours will be 10 a.m. to 12noon, Saturday, June 14, at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. If you would like directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.doylefuneral.com.
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