Richard 'Wayne" Baird, Sr. 60, of Chaptico, MD passed away at his home on August 17, 2015. Born on November 24, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Jill Veronica Baker Graham of Lake City, FL and the late Bernard Hale Baird.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife Theresa L. Abell Baird. Wayne is survived by his children: Crystal L. Raley of Mechanicsville, MD, Ryan W. Baird and Andrew Garrett Baird both of Chaptico, MD, Richard Wayne Baird, Jr. of Avenue, MD, and 7 grandchildren. Siblings: Bernard Baird, Carolyn Lumpkins, and Robert Baird, Sr. all of Avenue, MD.

He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD and worked as a supervisor for East Coast Construction of Mechanicsville, MD.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 5:00 PM -8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery Bushwood, MD.

Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.