LACONIA-----Michael "Mickey" Philip Bird, 69, passed away at the Concord Hospital in Concord, NH on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.
Michael was born on December 2, 1949, in Worcester, MA the son of the late Lawrence and Edna (May) Bird. He was an active member and supporter of the Laconia Elks Lodge #876, rising to high ranking positions including past state president and exalted ruler. The Laconia Elks Hoop Shoot was his favorite yearly tradition. Mickey also enjoyed camping, playing pool, golfing and listening to the oldies. He was an avid baseball and sports fan.
Mickey is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 41 years, Marjorie (Cabral) Bird; his children, Robert Small and his wife Jackie of Concord, Richard Small of W. Boylston, MA, Joel Boucher of Titusville, FL, Sandra Guertin of Laconia, and daughter-in-law Heather Small of Massachusetts. Mickey also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, brothers, Walter Johnson and his wife Shirley of Massachusetts and Ronald Johnson and his wife Margaret of Massachusetts, sisters, Eleanor Truit of California, Peggy Krukowski and Bonnie Greenwood both of Massachusetts as well as many other loving extended family members and dear friends.
In addition to his parents Mickey was preceded in death by his son Darryl Boucher and his granddaughters Ashley Thomas and Amelia Boucher.
A Graveside Service with military honors will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 12:00PM at the NH State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH.
A gathering at the Laconia Elks Lodge, 17 Sugarbush Lane, Laconia will follow the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations in Michael's name be sent to the Laconia Elks Lodge #876, for the National Foundation, 17 Sugarbush Lane, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.