Richard "Martin" Bird Belleville, Ontario Obituary

Richard "Martin" Bird

BIRD, RICHARD “MARTIN” passed peacefully at the Maplewood Nursing Home, Brighton on Sunday, March 4th, 2012, age 82 years. R. Martin Bird, of Brighton, son of the late Richard Andrew Bird and the late Mary Ann (Martin). Beloved husband of the late Gala Estella (Ireland). Loving father of Martha and her husband David Meeks of Cranbrook, B.C., Paul Bird and his wife Cheryl of Colborne, Brian Bird and his wife Lianne of Brighton, and Brenda Bird of Wallbridge. Dear brother of Mabel Dingman of Cobourg, Henry Bird and his wife Colleen of Burlington, and Hazel Kerr of Toronto. Predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Gerald Dingman and William Kerr. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Madison, Benjamin, Stephanie, Emily, Nicholas, Amanda, Julie, and Shelby. The family will receive friends at the Carman United Church on Wednesday, March 7th from 1 o’clock. Service in the church to follow at 2 o’clock. Cremation with interment Carman Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Community Care, Brighton, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Walas Funeral Home, Brighton.
February 15, 1930 - March 4, 201202/15/193003/04/2012
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BIRD, RICHARD “MARTIN” passed peacefully at the Maplewood Nursing Home, Brighton on Sunday, March 4th, 2012, age 82 years. R. Martin Bird, of Brighton, son of the late Richard Andrew Bird and the late Mary Ann (Martin). Beloved husband of the late Gala Estella (Ireland). Loving father of Martha and her husband David Meeks of Cranbrook, B.C., Paul Bird and his wife Cheryl of Colborne, Brian Bird and his wife Lianne of Brighton, and Brenda Bird of Wallbridge. Dear brother of Mabel Dingman of Cobourg, Henry Bird and his wife Colleen of Burlington, and Hazel Kerr of Toronto. Predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Gerald Dingman and William Kerr. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Madison, Benjamin, Stephanie, Emily, Nicholas, Amanda, Julie, and Shelby. The family will receive friends at the Carman United Church on Wednesday, March 7th from 1 o’clock. Service in the church to follow at 2 o’clock. Cremation with interment Carman Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Community Care, Brighton, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Walas Funeral Home, Brighton.

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Mar
07
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Wednesday, March 07 2012
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Carman United Church
854 Carman Road
BRIGHTON, ON K8P 3R4
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07
Service
Wednesday, March 07 2012
02:00 PM
Carman United Church
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