Obituary of Deborah Ann Baird

Mrs. Deborah Ann (Patterson) Baird, age 70, of Gloversville, passed away Thursday February 27, 2020 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady after a brief illness.

She was born April 12, 1949 in Gloversville, the daughter of the late Robert Sr. and Dora Perham Patterson. On May 25, 1968 she was married to John R. Baird, Sr. they shared 34 years of marriage until his passing in 2002. Deb will be remembered for her love of her family. She was a stay at home mother for her three children, her grandson Ethan, who she adored, and many other family members.

Deborah is survived by her three children, John Baird Jr., Debra Van Husen (Raymond) and Stefanie Baird; her grandson Ethan Achzet; her siblings, Robert Patterson, Jr. (Gail), Ronald Patterson (Linda), Darla Rowley, Gregory Patterson (Billie Towne), Eric Patterson (Andrea) and Michelle Iorio (Ralph); her 3 “grand pups” Bean, Mocha and Scarlett; along with many other extended family members and friends.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Deb was predeceased by her two sisters Dawn Marie Patterson and Stephanie DelSignore, along with a nephew Shawn Rowley.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00PM to 5:00PM, Sunday March 1, 2020 at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00AM on Monday March 2, 2020 at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home.

Interment will take place at Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown immediately following the Funeral Services.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Jeremy P. Kearns Foundation, Inc. to 555 Willard Rd. Massena, NY 13662 or the Brennan Humane Society at 437 9 Mile Tree Rd, Gloversville, NY 12078

Arrangements are entrusted to Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville.