Edward J. Baird of Jacksonville, Florida passed away in Florida on August 23, 2022. Edward was born at Mitchel Field, Long Island, NY on August 2, 1951, to Barbara (Rogers) and Edward Baird. He graduated from Oyster Bay High School in 1969 and continued on to graduate from Central Connecticut State University in 1973. Edward was the proud owner of E B Distributors and enjoyed running, sports, and the ocean. He took up umpiring youth baseball while living in Florida and will forever be a Yankees fan. Edward was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by his five children: James Baird and his wife, Ashley, of Ohio, Edward Baird of Connecticut, Mitchell Baird and his wife, Katherine, of Connecticut, Taryn Kalagher and her husband, Patrick, of Oklahoma, and Charles Baird of Vermont; his seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his seven siblings: Janice Schippnick and her husband, Robert, of Florida, Helen Carberry and her husband, Robert, of Connecticut, Douglas Baird and his wife, Lena, of North Carolina, Jack Baird and his wife, Kathi, of Connecticut, K.C. Baird and his wife, Lori, of Connecticut, Barbara Baird and her partner, Brian, of Connecticut, and Thomas Baird and his wife, Lisa, of Connecticut; many nieces and nephews; and his dear friend, Linda Knox of Florida. It was Edward's wish to have his ashes scattered to the ocean, and we will honor his wishes privately.