Michael Thomas Baird – Blissfield

Michael Thomas Baird, age 56 of Blissfield, passed away on August 10, 2025, just 18 days shy of his 57th birthday. He was born on August 28, 1968, raised in Blissfield, the oldest of 4 children, to Melvin L. and Janice M. (Forche) Baird. Mike graduated from Blissfield High School with the Class of 1986, where he was on the varsity wrestling team. He then went on to earn his associate’s degree at Siena Heights University. Mike was employed at D&P Communications as a Senior System Administrator. He was dedicated to his work and excelled at the problem solving and technical side of the computer programming business. Mike enjoyed spending time outdoors camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and boating when he wasn’t busy working on computers.

Michael is survived by his mother, Janice Baird of Blissfield, siblings; Christopher (Michelle) Baird of Commerce Township, MI, Heather (David) Ankenbruck of Fort Wayne, IN, and Jason Baird (Janelle Ammerman) of Blissfield; nieces and nephews, Abigail, Adam and Ashley Baird, Aubrey, Delaney, Haley and Macey Ankenbruck, Evelyn and Josie Baird, along with extended family members. He is preceded in death by his father, Melvin L. Baird, maternal grandparents Carl and Florine Forche and paternal grandparents Chester and Maye Baird.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield with Reverend Larry Betz officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of funeral services at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Pleasant View Cemetery.

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