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| DENNIS L. BAIRD, age 62, of Carmel NY, formally of
Cleveland, Ohio, and Chicago, IL. passed away on January 8, 2005. He is survived by his beloved wife Roisin (Walsh) Baird. Loving father of Lisa McClure (Brian), Paul Baird (Katie), and Shannon Baird. Adoring grandfather of Kade and Shane McClure and Drew Baird. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews in Ohio. He was preceded in death by his loving mother Marie C. Vanco and stepfather Joe (Smokey) Vanco and brother Daniel. Deny served his country in the US Air Force.
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To the White
Plains Classix and NYCONN Rugby Community:
Our very good friend, teammate, and all around great man, Deny Baird passed away this past after a drawn out battle with cancer. Deny had played and trained with us since the mid 90's and was a great pal to many old and young boys associated with our club. Deny was always pushing to play, with any side he could, and his desire for rugby did not diminish even though he could not play the past few years. I saw Deny on the sideline at every home game this past Fall. He was the consummate club member and supporter. My conversations with Deny were always about how well the club, the coach, and the players were doing. He never brought up himself, his illness, or how he was doing. I always had to inquire and he always stressed how positive and great he was doing. Our club and the rugby community are richer for having known Deny, but poorer now that he has left. The world would be a better place with more Deny's. |
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