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Chris Laird Obituary

Chris Haven Laird

Chris Haven Laird, 69, of Stow, formerly of Fremont, passed away at his home Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born to Robert and Marjorie (Thom) Laird April 14, 1956, in Bellevue. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Laird Jr.

He is survived by his sisters, Kathy Holden, Fostoria and Nancy Laird-Everett, Fremont; nieces and nephew, McKala Krsacock (Thomas), Cleveland, Inga Garbers, (Erich) Toledo, Michael Everett, Fremont, Sherrie Lynn Laird, Illinois, and Julie Laird, Florida.

Chris was our special angel, he taught us the virtues of unconditional love, loyalty, humility and the meaning of true joy. To all the special people who touched Chris's life, especially cherished caregivers, he would want us to say "thank you friends". We are grateful also to Summit County DODD and Summa Health who provided outstanding professional and compassionate care. A special thank you to Chris's niece, McKala, who dedicated herself to filling the last year of his life with love, security, peace and renewed hope. We will miss our sweet boy.

Visitation for Chris will be from 10 a.m. until the time of a brief service at 12 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Hanneman-Keller Funeral Home, 416 South Arch Street, Fremont, Ohio, 43420. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont. Online condolences may be shared with Chris's family at hanneman funeralhomes.com.

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Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Jan. 21, 2025.

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