Patrick Hayes Baird
November 11, 1954 ~ February 12, 2007
Patrick 'Rip' Hayes Baird, 52, of McLean, VA, died at George Washington Hospital on February 12, 2007 from complications of multiple myeloma. Rip was born and raised in Glastonbury, CT and grew up sailing the waters of New England. He graduated from Brown University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Following executive management positions in New York and Mexico City, he moved to Northern Virginia with his family in 1993. He was a husband, father, sailor, author, artist and business executive. He was a student of history, politics and economics. He authored a number of articles and op-ed pieces and, in 2004, he wrote and illustrated the children's book 'On My Wall.'
Rip is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, William Harris Whittemore Baird and John Torrey Baird, III of McLean, VA. He is also survived by his sisters, Michelle Mathias of Lyndonville, VT, Ginger Wireman of Richland, WA; a brother, John Torrey Baird, Jr. of Belen, NM and nine nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John Torrey Baird of Glastonbury, CT and Mary Hayes Baird of Richland, WA.
A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane, McLean, VA on February 16, 2007 at 2 p.m. to celebrate Rip's life. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in his memory to The Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Rip is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, William Harris Whittemore Baird and John Torrey Baird, III of McLean, VA. He is also survived by his sisters, Michelle Mathias of Lyndonville, VT, Ginger Wireman of Richland, WA; a brother, John Torrey Baird, Jr. of Belen, NM and nine nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John Torrey Baird of Glastonbury, CT and Mary Hayes Baird of Richland, WA.
A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane, McLean, VA on February 16, 2007 at 2 p.m. to celebrate Rip's life. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in his memory to The Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I am so saddened to hear of Rip’s passing. We were old high school friends and I have fond memories of those days. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pam (Midyette) Coste
Lizzie and family, Jan and I extend our most heartfelt sympathies to you for the lost of Rip. We will remember you and Rip in our prayers. Rip,I remember with fondness our times together at Fairchild & successors. You enriched our lives with your creative mind, intelligent wit and generous spirit. You are sorely missed.
I was a classmate of Rip’s at Glastonbuy High. My condolences to all who were close to him — the world has lost a clever mind and a nice guy. Janet Bowden
I was so sorry to read about Rip’s passing. I wanted to share with you my favorite memory of Rip. When I was a freshman in High School, Rip was my first date! We went to an ice cream place in town and the waitress couldn’t stop the whipped cream container from squirting whipped cream everywhere!! We just laughed and laughed. He was a wonderful, joyful, person. Your family is in my prayers.
Rip was a part of my life from my earliest memories of Glastonbury. He had an active and curious mind that was always open to new adventures and opportunities. I was fortunate to have been a part of many of those adventures – in fact almost all of the interesting and outrageous experiences of my youth seemed to have involved Rip. He introduced me to sailing, and we hiked, bicycled, and did countless other things. He was rarely daunted by setbacks and seemed to view them as a chance for a new adventure. Rip showed me how to find the joy and excitement in the vagaries of life – something I value to this day. He was a true individual and unlike anyone I’ve ever known, and I will miss him. Susan, Betsy, and my parents Jim & Carol all send their condolences at your loss.
I don’t know when I first met RIp but I recall playing together as children; he was a funny, smart kid. I lost track of him after HS but my Dad used to see him on Lewis St. in Hartford (wearing a bowler). I got together with him just a few years ago when I found out he also lived in N. VA. We talked over a long lunch and he was as great company as ever. ‘So sad that he’s gone.