Donna Baird

Donna Baird

___ ~ Sep. 27, 2020

Donna Mae Baird, 72, of Ishpeming, passed away Sunday evening, September 27, 2020, at Trillium Hospice House, with her family by her side and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice. Donna was born on May 29, 1948 in Marquette, a daughter of the late John and Ingrid (Pirhonen) Kantola and was a lifelong Marquette County resident. She was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School. On June 22, 1968 Donna married George “Ted” Baird at the Marquette Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, knitting and quilting as well as entertaining family and friends. She also maintained a large garden at her home. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, George “Ted” Baird of Ishpeming, five children, Robin (Vincent Sinervo) Baird of Ishpeming, Theodore Baird of Kalamazoo, MI, Michael (Sera) Baird of Ishpeming, David (Rose) Baird of Stow, MA, and Teresa (Travis) Woodin of Ishpeming; two grandchildren, Eleanor and Evelynn Peterson; five siblings, Wesley Kantola of Bakersfield, CA, Duane (Patricia) Kantola of Ishpeming, Beverley Sinervo of Marquette, Sharon Goodreau of Menominee, MI, and Debbie Achatz of Negaunee; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Monday, October 12 beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service in the funeral home at 12 Noon with John Silva officiating. Burial will take place in the Ishpeming Cemetery. Donna’s funeral will be live streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/donna-baird Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider Trillium Hospice House, 1144 Northland Drive, Marquette, MI 49855 or Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, 914 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 in Donna’s memory. Donna’s obituary can also be viewed at canalefuneral.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.