Thomas A. Laird D.D.S., was born on Sept. 23, 1949 in Mansfield, OH. He died on Dec. 13th at his home surrounded by his family. He is the beloved husband of Jeanne. Loving father of Thomas (Sarah) Laird, Benjamin (Ashley) Laird, Kendyl (Bill) Thorsness and Ethan (Fiancee Kaleigh) Laird. Beloved son of the late Virginia and Thomas. Proud grandfather of Brooke, Natalie, Abigail, Taylor, Billy, Brandon and Madelyn. Dear brother of Marsha Laird. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Tom was a man of honor. His greatest gifts were his sense of humor and his depth of devotion, compassion and care. His greatest joys were his faith, family, friends, patients, golf and the Cubs. He was our best friend, our hero and our everything. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in support of Advocate Hospice (Pink Team). Please send memorial gifts to Advocate Hospice, c/o Advocate Charitable Foundation, 3075 Highland Parkway, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL 60515 or contribute online at advocategiving.org. A Celebration of Life is to be held at a later date for information please call DuPage Cremations, Ltd. (630) 293-5200.