BAIRD FRANCES AMELIA (106) - Funeral services for Frances Amelia Baird will be held at Lohman's Funeral Home Ormond Florida on Saturday April 26 at 11 am. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home Saturday at 10 am prior to the service. Born March 10 1902 Frances Baird passed away Monday April 21st at Ormond Memorial Hospital at the age of 106.



Frances spent much of her childhood and adult years in various communities in Ohio before retiring to Ormond by the Sea Florida in the mid 60's where she has lived more than 40 years. A retired teacher Frances taught at the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home for over 30 years. She strongly believed that a good education provided a foundation in life for great opportunities and encouraged education with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frances was a writer quilter studied genealogy and loved cats. Even at 106 she was strong feisty and independent. When asked about her longevity she would laugh and attribute it to clean living and a large bowl of rolled oats every morning.



Frances is survived by long time friend and companion Charles Sylvester. She found great joy in his love and friendship. Their relationship was beautiful and special.



In 106 years Frances has touched many. Preceded in death by husband Lewis F. Baird; sisters Marjory Josephine and Roberta and brother Thomas; and her son-in-law Richard W. Otte. She is survived by daughter Marjory Ellen Otte; grandchildren Ann Otte Hunger John Otte (Libby) James Otte and William Otte (Lynda) and great-grandchildren Jessica Patti (Philip) Samantha Hollern (Keith) Lisa Brian Richard Nicholas and Marcus Otte. She has six great great grandchildren many nieces nephews cousins friends supporters and extended family. She is also survived and loved by members of the Sylvester family who adopted her as a grandmother long ago; loving caregivers Carl and Dorothy Bosi and care manager Fay Kalteux who has watched over her for many years. If desired donations can be made in Frances' name to the Volusia County Humane Society.