Sorry to have missed the Celebration of Life for Rick, I would have been honored to attend. Rick never missed sending me a happy birthday message every year and in between messages to say hi. Rick was a friend of my brothers since school. After my brother passed away 2021, Rick would sent me messages afterwards with happy memories including this picture of the friends going to Minneapolis to see Kiss in around 1978--Mitch, Phil, Rick and Bob. Condolences to the family. Rick you will be missed.

Rick was a great neighbor to have, we met 20 years ago from parking next to each other. He was always a pleasure to see and talk with. Rick liked to talk about what was happening in his life and was very open. Made this a more enjoyable place to live. He will be missed. Condolences to Rick's family for your loss.

My sincere condolences to Rick’s family. I was saddened to learn of his passing, especially at such a young age. The lovely tribute and photo-biography brought back many fond memories. One thing that stands out the most is how often he spoke so proudly and lovingly of his family. Even though they were far away geographically, they were never far from his thoughts. A good man, gone far too soon!

I worked with Rick at Pepsi side by side for a number of years he was a great coworker and most of all a even better friend. Though Rick and I had moved to different departments with Pepsi we still maintain our friendship. RIP Rick !

Condolence to the Laird family!

To honour Rick in his beloved, traditional Scottish fashion: "Lang may yer lum reek!""

I met Rick when we were both working out at Premeire fitness

Had never seen him before but he came up to me and introduced himself and we became instant friends. i can not believe he is gone, but will be dearly missed.

I've known Rick since he first started working with us at Pepsi. He was a great coworker and even a better friend... old chum ! Rip Rick ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Rick was a life long friend and we stayed in touch throughout the years. He had a wicked sense of humor and could make me laugh about almost anything. He was very close to my brother Phil as well and they hung out a lot and Phil helped drive him to the doctors for his cancer treatments. After fighting and then beating cancer it was a shock to all of us when he suddenly passed. Rick and I loved to talk about unusual things like Sasquatches and other obscure subjects. He was interested in everything and was definitely a one of a kind person who marched to his own drum and did so joyfully. I'll miss him terribly.

See you on the other side Rick. ❤️

rick and i developed an interest in magicians,harry houdini being

my idol as a youth.Rick bought some handcuffs and learned how

to escape from them like houdini.Rick,enjoyed performing close

up magic tricks and pursuing his weightlifting.As a youth we both

enjoyed bodybuilding and Rick did incredibly well building his phisique.Many,beautiful people like rick,theyre lives senselessly

and shamefully taken by cancer"death came like a thief in the night".Farewell Ricky until we meet again.

Am very shocked and sadenned at ricks passing away.He was always

a gentle giant and a pleasant person.I remember rick had the hand of

an angel and his drawings in ink would be worth big dollars.Rick was

a good boxer,and we sparred in my basement,where i had a speed bag.

Rick outclassed me on that occassion and gave me a bloody nose.Rick

furthermore was a good buddy with a truely magnetic personality.He

enjoyed doing magic tricks with me and derrick and we shared an interest

in the martial arts,when bruce lee was the inspiration. Also,rick believed

in core values and getting somewhere in life.His weightlifting and body

building only leaves a legend beyond words behind.Many condolenced

to leslie and dave.Farewell,my great brother rick you will be dearly missed.

My heart breaks for your loses in the past while. I know Rick will be soaring with Luke.

Our sincere condolences to the Laird Family. As a teenager Rick was a clever film animator, an entertaining magician, with a huge sense of humour. Always lots of laughter with Rick, Derrick, Jim, Pocky and Gumby around the house. Many Happy Memories.

So sorry for your families loss

Rick was very close to my brother Derrick,they always kept in touch regardless of living in different cities

Ricks love of music,film making and animation was infectious and entertaining to say the least

A gentle giant,and dependable devout friend to those that new him

R.I.P. Big Rick🙏🏽❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

To the family sorry for your loss. Randy Mackenzie and Rick were good friends and were working out buddies in the past. I Patricia Johnson got to Rick through Randy since we started going out Rick was a good friend to us, caring guy with a big heart, sense of humour and loved animals especially our Winston. Definitely going to miss you Rick from both of us. Gone way too soon.

Dear Barb, Linda and Leslie, I am so very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. You have prepared a lovely tribute to your brother. It has been way too many years since I last saw Rick so I appreciate reading about his life and interests and particularly seeing his photos. Thinking of you all, my sincere condolences.

Our sincere sympathiea in the loss of your brother. We had the pleasure of meeting Rick in October 2019, when we arranged a visit at Blue Meadows Ranch, Teulon. It was so special to see the enormous smile along with the memories he shared with us. We send our love to Rick's family and friends.

I will miss you, Rick and our occassional chats! You were taken too soon... I will continue to cherish the memories of our childhood summers and Christmases spent together in WInnipeg.

Barb, Linda and Leslie; It was with sadness I received the news of Rick's death. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Rick was my cousin and his loss extends out to us Boughton kids and I'm sure Cuthill kid too..

Laird Family

Laird Kids

Uncle Rick you were such a fun guy to be around. Great sense of humor and kind hearted. Going miss you tons big man. Rest in peace. Love ya lots

In life, we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one else will ever fill.

To Rick"s family,

A life lost far too early, our most sincere condolences

I love you and will miss you for the rest of my life. You have always been such a tremendous source of love, encouragement, and protection for me. You are in a very special place in my heart forever. ❤️

I miss you sooooo much!!! 💔