Mr. Laidlaw was born in Lorain, OH on February 9, 1929. He was a graduate of Lorain High School class of  1947B. He attended Bowling Green State University for one year. He was a member of the Avon United Methodist Church.

 

     He retired in 1992 from the former B.F. Goodrich with 37 years service. He was a sales executive. He was a member of the Lorain Lions Club, the Boy Scouts and the Whistler Social Club.

 

     Mr. Laidlaw's grandchildren was his greatest hobby and he enjoyed golf. He was an outstanding high school athlete playing both football and track. He traveled extensively for his work and was frequently accompanied by his wife.

 

     He is survived by his wife, Faith K. (nee Walters) Laidlaw to whom he was married on April 23, 1949. Also surviving are his daughters Andrea L. Linkous of Lorain, Elizabeth A. D'Orazio of Olmsted Falls, sons Scott A. Laidlaw of Chester Springs, PA, David A. Laidlaw of Chesterton, IN, Todd W. Laidlaw of Keller, TX, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

 

     Mr. Laidlaw was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Annie (nee Gemmell) Laidlaw and a brother John Laidlaw.

 

     A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at 11: 00 AM in the Community Center of Village Meadows, 5400 Meadow Lane Court, Sheffield Village with Rev. George Bailey officiating.

 

     Burial will be private in the Elmwood Cemetery.

 

     Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio is handling the arrangements. 

 

     Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to March Of Dimes, Ohio Chapter, 5410 Transportation Blvd., Suite 4, Cleveland, Ohio  44125.

 

Condolences

 

From:     DIXIE ANDREWS
Relation: FRIEND FROM RIVERSEDGE  HURON,OH.

 

DEAR FAITH AND FAMILY, 
  I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. 

 

SINCERELY,

 

DIXIE ANDREWS.

 

From:     BOB AND JO OLLER
Relation: FRIEND FROM HURON, O.
 

DEAR FAITH AND FAMILY,
   WE WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF ANDY'S PASSING.  OUR SINCERELY SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL.

 

LOVE,

 

BOB & J0

 

From:     Mark LaForce & family
Relation: Friend

Dear Faith, Andrea, Scott, Beth, David, Todd and your families,

Our sincere condolences.  Andy was a great guy!  He was a life long best friend of my father.  I'll never forget Andy at our home after Jack's passing.  It hit him very hard, because they were close buddies throughout their lives.  I won't even mention the Boy Scout camp incident when they were our Generals on the field of battle!  They are both together again (How we'd love to hear about the reunion they are having!). We'll see them again some day, so not to worry.

Our blessings and prayers for your family. Take care.

Love,

Mark & family

 

From:     Jim More
Relation: Friend of Beth

 

Dear Beth,

I am sorry to hear about the death of your father,
I am sure he will be dearly missed.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim More
 

 

From:     David Crawford
Relation: Friend

 

Faith:
I am so sorry to hear about Andy, you have my deepest sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dave Crawford
Orlando, Florida

From:     Marion Chittick
Relation: Cousin

 

Dear Faith and Family

I was very sorry to hear the news of Andy. I am passing the news onto the rest of the cousins here in Paisley.

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Kindest regards

Marion Chittick and Family

From:      Marion Short
Relation: Cousin

 

Dear Faith and Family,
Sorry to hear the sad news about Andy. We remember happier times during our visit to Lorain and your last visit to Scotland.
Our thoughts are with you at this time. God Bless
 

With Deepest Sympathy,
 

Marion, Jim and Family.

 

From:     Marie McQuate
Relation: Friend of Todd's

 

Dear Todd and Family,

Please know that you are on my thoughts and prayers and that I sympathize greatly with your loss. Your father was a wonderful man and always sincere and polite when all of us girls would come over to visit all those many years ago!
Please convey my regards and deep sympathy to your Mom and entire family.
 

Sincerely,
 

Marie