Barbara Jeanne Laird, age 86 of Lowell, passed away Tuesday June 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Richard; her brother, Wes Smith; and brother-in-law, Tom Laird. She is survived by her children, Tom (Sheryl) Laird, Dave Laird, Terri (Scott) Madden; and grandchildren, Ally, Alex and Anna Laird, and Julianna (Will Smith) Madden. Jeanne was quick to rejoin her husband, Dick, who passed away April 26, 2017. She was a pen and ink artist, who was one of the founding members of Ledge Craft Lane and the Island Art Fair in Grand Ledge, MI. Jeanne was a hospice volunteer and an active member in her church community. A memorial service honoring both Jeanne and Richard Laird will be held Saturday, June 17, 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Lowell, 865 Lincoln Lake Ave. SE, Lowell, MI 49331. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church of Lowell.
