She was a wonderful mother and a loving, giving, kind-hearted, fun-loving soul. She lived her entire life in Akron, except for the past 3 years she resided in Wadsworth at Wadsworth Pointe Nursing Home.
She had a close bond with members of her graduating class of 1950, from Garfield High School and she helped organize most of their gatherings and reunions. She was a life member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church and served the Lord in many capacities there, but especially as an artist, doing Christmas scenes, banners and posters. She retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber with 33 years of service, as a personal secretary and after for the Clerk of Courts. Art was her passion and she was an extremely gifted artist; painting murals, portraits, and her forte was her beautiful custom made greeting cards, which everyone loved to receive. Golf and bowling, were for many years, a big part of her life and she excelled at both. She will always be remembered for her smile, laughter, joyful spirit and zest for life and dancing. Her gift of giving compliments and always willing to lend a helping hand to people were her badges of honor. She will have many crowns in Heaven. I will miss my mother greatly, as she was the best mother and friend to me and we had many wonderful traditions and adventures together throughout the years.
She was preceded in death by her brother, James Laird of NY. She is survived by her daughter, Gail (nee LeMasters) Maimone and son-in-law, Frank Maimone of Cape Coral, FL, Sister-in-Law, Esther Laird of FL and niece, Becky Laird of AZ, sister-in-law, Irene Laird of NY, nieces Lisa Laird of NY and Kate Laird of California, brother-in-law, Earl LeMasters and sister-in-law, Betty LeMasters of Cuyahoga Falls, dearest cousin Susan Laird of Indian Lake, and many other dear nieces, nephews, cousins, many members of the Maimone family, and special friends of the family, Marcia Radosevic and her family.
A private celebration of her life will be announced in the future. Inurnment at Rose Hill Burial Park Akron, Ohio. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rosehillbp.com
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