Obituaries

ADAM MARSHALL LAIRD

Adam, beloved husband of Rena, cherished father, adored grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully at Grace Hospital on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the age of 96 years, after a long and full life.
Born in 1918 in Blackwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Adam settled in Canada in 1946. He worked in the grain export business for some 38 years, honoured in retirement by a lifetime membership to the Winnipeg Grain Exchange Trading Floor.
Retirement years found Adam actively involved with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society as a dancer and later as a founding member of the Society?s dance band, Scotch Measure. He was recognized with a lifetime membership to the RSCDS and to the St. Andrew?s Society of Winnipeg.
Throughout his life, Adam was the consummate ?gentleman?, respected by all who knew him?and loved by his family.
A Celebration of Adam?s Life will be held in Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba in mid-June of 2015. Notice of time and date will follow.
Warmest thanks to the staff of 4 North for embracing Adam with their gentle care. Should friends so wish, donations may be made to the Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3M7.
Wojcik?s Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB is in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik?s online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com