Polly K. Beaird

Hampton Falls - Polly Kate Beaird, of Hampton Falls, died January 28th, 2020 due to complications following a heroic battle with cancer. Polly was born June 17th, 1968 in Cortlandt, NY the daughter of William and Fera Beaird. She graduated from Winnacunnet High School, Hampton, New Hampshire in 1986. Following high school, Polly went on to study Accounting and Business Management at SNHU, receiving a BA in Business Administration, followed by an Executive MBA from the University of New Hampshire. An accomplished career professional, Polly held roles as Senior Financial Analyst for Sanofi Genzyme, to Divisional Controller for Textron, and VP of Operations for Cenveo (Nashua Corporation). Polly was a recognized top performer and true asset to any team to which she belonged, including that of her recently held role of Director of Sales Marketing at Huntsman Corporation. Polly also served at numerous charitable organizations. A resident of Hampton Falls for the last 19 years, Polly and husband, Raymond Lawler, were amongst the first to purchase pristine orchard land in the Linden development and to design and build a custom home together. They went on to become an integral part of forming their local, neighborhood community. In addition to their own fine Hampton Falls home, —with her exquisite taste and pension for antiques and interiors, Polly worked with Ray to restore several homes in the NH area, including an extensive 1820 homestead farm on Route 88, Hampton Falls which was a favorite design challenge of Polly’s. In addition to her numerous academic, career and personal successes, Polly also earned her private pilot certificate at Hampton Airfield, and logged many hours of flight time flying modern and vintage aircraft. In her 51 years, Polly traveled extensively throughout Europe, Great Britain, the Caribbean and North America. A lover of adventure, nature, and scenic places; Polly truly enjoyed exploring New England and especially the coast of Maine. Polly’s passion for travel, fine foods, wines, and shopping were often expressed in her spontaneity for last minute trips to New York, even if only for a haircut at her favorite salon, or virtually any cosmopolitan city around the globe. A devoted family-woman and exceptional hostess, Polly truly enjoyed spending time with her husband Ray, sister, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and friends. Planning family get-togethers such as those to the Mount Washington Resort where her passion for entertaining could be shared with those who meant most to her was a trademark of Polly. Polly is survived by her husband Raymond Lawler and his family, sister Peggy Stanley of Elkton, Maryland and husband Samuel, as well as many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and extended family. She is also survived by numerous close friends, former coworkers, several cousins and neighbors who will miss Polly’s presence in their lives very much. At the families request there will be no visiting hours and services will be private. Based on Polly’s love of cats and charitable giving, the family asks that in lieu of flowers you consider donations to the New Hampshire SPCA PO Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885 or to a charity of one’s choosing.

Polly K. Beaird

June 17, 1968 - January 28, 2020