TIMOTHY JAY BAIRD ST. ALBANS--Timothy J. Baird, 64, of Newport, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Monday July 3, 2023 at Camp in St. Albans following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born April 6, 1959, in Hartland, son of Webster and Lillian Ruth (Watson) Baird. He attended Hartland Schools and graduated from Nokomis Regional High School in Newport in the class of 1978 and then went on to graduate from Eastern Maine Technical College. He married Cindy J. Dunivan on October 15, 1983, in Newport. Tim began working at Dexter Shoe before getting his Building Construction degree from EMTC which he then used to build our family home. Shortly after, Tim worked for Hardwick Fence, Mike Temple Builders, and Sebco Plumbing before starting Newport Fence Company. Tim and the family enjoyed serving Central Maine businesses and families for over 25 years. He loved fishing with his family and friends, spending many days up north for 'Cast and Blast' chasing 5 lb. brook trout. He cherished trips to Katahdin Iron Works, Allagash Waterways, and many other special places. He also loved to spend summers up to camp watching the sunset sitting on the porch listening to the Red Sox on the radio. He cherished time by the fire with his children and grandchildren cooking s'mores and sharing stories. He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Cindy of Newport; four children, Nathan Baird and partner Dan Prygrocki of Waterville, Adam Baird and wife Heidi of Lebanon, Alex Baird and wife Olivia of Newport, Jenna Baird and companion Hunter Simpson of Newport; brother Harold Baird and companion Tammy of Hartland; his beloved grandchildren, Sophia and Milo Baird of Lebanon. He also leaves behind his sisters-in-law, Gail Littlefield and husband Kerby of Newport, Colleen DeCastro and husband Harry, Luanne Pelkey and husband Sol of Palmyra; brother-in-law Jerry Dunivan and wife Lori of Plymouth; and several nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Webster and Ruth Baird and his mother and father in-law Berl and Shirley Dunivan. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hartland. A Celebration of his life will follow the graveside service at The Grove, 496 Stetson Road, Newport. Arrangements are under the care of Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Newport. In Lieu of flowers feel free to make a memorial contribution to the Kasey Lander Memorial Fund, 23 Elm Street, Newport, ME 04953.