Robert L. Laird, age 57, beloved husband of Martha E. Detwiler Laird, of Kimberton, PA died Saturday evening, April 30, 2011 in the Neighborhood Hospice Center, West Chester, PA, after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Born in West Chester, he was a son of and Anna (Misetic) Laird, and the late Walter E. Laird. Mr. Laird was a graduate of the Northern Chester County Technical School and the McPherson College. He was employed by PennDOT for over 23 years, and most recently was the Senior Highway Maintenance Manager for PennDOT Chester County. He is also actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America, and was Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 85 in Phoenixville. He and his son, Jared, were inducted into the Order of the Arrow and completed their Brotherhood in 2010.

In addition to his wife of 17 years and mother, Mr. Laird is survived by one son; Jared Laird, one step-brother; Jeremy Laird. Mr. Laird was pre-deceased by one brother; Kenneth Laird.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 148 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 on Thursday morning, May 5, 2011 at 11:00AM. Officiating will be the Rev. Michael W. Rzonca. Friends will be received from 10:00 - 11:00AM Thursday morning at the Church. Burial will be held privately in the Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Sacred Heart RC Church at the above address. Condolences may be made and the video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. The Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA is in charge of the arrangements.