Obituary of David "Dave" Gordon Baker

BAKER, David Gordon “Dave”

Passed away at the P.R.H.C. on September 18, 2018, after a short illness. Dave Baker formerly of Big Cedar Lake, Lakefield and Sherbrooke Heights Peterborough in his 89th year. Loving husband and best friend of Joan Baker (Coates). Cherished father and role model of Kathy Armstrong (John) of Apsley, Jeffrey Baker of Peterborough and Brian Baker of Burlington, and daughter in spirit, Carol Shewen. Beloved Grandpa and “Poppy” of Karrie Fancy (Andrew) of Oshawa, Bethany Armstrong of Peterborough, Jared Baker (Katelyn) of Lakefield, Melissa Pocket (Garrett) of Haliburton and Trisha Baker of Peterborough. Beloved great-grandfather of Aubrey and Jude. Also survived by his sisters Pherne McKee (Bill) of Live Oak Florida, Joyce Corner (d. Don) of Stony Lake, Diane Ferguson (d. Dave) of Cambridge and brother-in-law David Coates (Regina) of Moncton. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Mildred Baker and son John David (d. 1956). Many thanks to all the nurses and physicians involved in Dave’s care from the ER through to the palliative care unit. You were all so kind and caring in your treatment of Dave and compassionate with all the family members. Interment Lakefield Cemetery for immediate family only. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Young’s Point United Church or PRHC Palliative Care. Friends may send condolences or donations by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355. Dave was a loving husband and father, a small business owner, and a school bus driver, a custodian, a die hard Leafs fan, a fisherman, and a good friend and neighbour. By example he showed us what love is all about.

On behalf of Joan, Kathy, Jeff and Brian and the entire Baker family, we’d like to thank everyone for their overwhelming show of support during this difficult time.

Please drop in and celebrate Dave’s memory with us on Sunday November 18th from 2 - 4 pm at Young’s Point United Church.  At 3 pm, the family will be sharing some personal stories, and we'd love to hear from you as well.

We look forward to this special afternoon with family and friends.