Obituary of Frederic Leslie "Les" Baird

Frederic Leslie "Les" Baird came suddenly into his final repose on June 5, 2021 after experiencing a heart attack.��He was a great lover of tennis, baseball, the theatre, and was deeply enriched by his experiences "couch-surfing" in over fifty countries.Les is survived by his longtime sweetie, Sue Lauther; daughter, Julia "Neelima" Baird; stepmother, Barbara Baird; sisters, Ann (John) Whiteside and Kathy (Joe) Baird; niece, Leah (Scott) Whiteside, and their children, Calvin and Ruby; and nephew, David (Seif) Whiteside.He also leaves behind legions of adoring students, in whom he instilled a deep respect for theatrical arts and an abiding affection for his own comic inspiration, Groucho Marx.�An interactive online memorial has been established to connect by sharing stories, memories, and photos:�http://les-baird.forevermissed.com/Services will be held at a later date.