William James Baird ’46

Bill Baird died of cancer June 16, 2006, in West Vancouver, British Columbia, where he had lived since 1972 with his wife, Anne.

Born in Philadelphia, he attended the Episcopal Academy there. His Princeton years were interrupted by service in the Army Air Corps, flying European missions and earning 15 battle stars as a B-24 pilot.

Bill made his career in life insurance in Philadelphia, Ohio, and Vancouver. Squash, tennis, and golf were his favorite sports, and he loved to sing in church and barbershop choruses.

Bill is survived by Anne; four children, Laurie, Wendy, Amy, and Matthew; and four grandchildren. The class extends its sincere sympathy to them all.