LAIRD, Arthur Keith (Keith)

RNZAF WW2 NZ436161; RSA Member; New Zealand Post Office; long standing member of the Hutt Golf Club; Archer and Toast Master. On 15th April 2018, one day before turning the age of 93, Keith passed away peacefully at Hutt Hospital to the sound of “Moon River” surrounded by family. Loving husband of Raeburn for 62 years, loved and Cherished Father and Father-in-law of Roanne Kerry, Malcolm and Judy, Ewen and Alan and Jane. Grandfather to Matt, Jaime, Ben, Vincent and Averil. Grandfather-in-law to Paula. Great-grandfather to Samuel and Sophia. Brother to Gladys and the late Paisley, Marion and Jim. Thank you to the skilled, professional and dedicated staff at Hutt Hospital Medical Ward for their care, dedication and support. Appreciation is extended to the management and staff at Shona McFarlane Retirement Village for making him comfortable and a member of their community in the final years. All communications to the Laird Family can be sent C/- PO Box 30067, Lower Hutt. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Wellington Free Ambulance Service PO Box 601, Wellington 6140, or may be left at the service. A celebration of Dad’s life with be held in the Croft Centennial Chapel, 2 Osborne Place (off Queens Drive), Lower Hutt, on Thursday, 19th April 2018, at 2.00pm.