It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our brother Allen Glenwood Baker on December 25, 2013 at Queens Manor, Liverpool, NS.
Allen was born on August 25, 1937 in North Brookfield, NS, and was a son of the late Ranald and Modena (Frail) Baker.
Early in his career he was a logger for Rayworth and Mullens in various locations in Queens County. He continued his career in the woods with the Mersey Paper Company where he used horses to haul logs and brought the last log drive before machines were put in use. In 1962 Allen went to work for the Monsanto Company in Woodbridge, ON. He returned to Nova Scotia in 1971 and began working for Acadia Gas Engines, an ABCO company. in Bridgewater where he worked in engine parts and stock room until 1984 when the company became ABCO Industries. A short time later, he moved to Lunenburg where he completed his career as a stockroom supervisor at ABCO. He retired in 2001 with 28 years of service. Allen enjoyed hunting, fishing, and long, long walks in the woods as anyone who accompanied him will agree. He loved gardening and nurtured a large rhubarb patch that many in the community enjoyed. He was an avid reader and particularly enjoyed Zane Grey western novels and Canadian history books.
He is survived by sisters Sandra Rowter and Jennifer Goodwin, brother Jamie, sisters-in-law Shirley and Cheryl, nephews Paul Baker, Bill Rowter, Sheldon and Earl Baker, nieces Kim (Rowter) MacQuarrie, Andrea (Goodwin) Hubley, and many great nieces and nephews.
Allen was pre-deceased by brothers Donald , John Baker and his wife Kim; brothers-in-law Bruce Rowter and Buzz Goodwin.
Cremation has been entrusted to Chandlers Funeral Home, Liverpool, with a memorial service and interment to be held at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Queens County Fish and Game Association. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Leora Cavanagh
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Sandra . I am thinking of you and your family . Take care and God bless
brenda lawrence
Sandra . Sorry to hear about your brother Allen. I know he will be a great loss to you . Sincerely Brenda Lawrence.
Dwight and Louise Fancy
Sending condolences to the Baker family. Dwight use to see Allen quite a bit when visiting his mom at the Manor.Thinking of you all at this sad time .Christmas seems to be a really a difficult time to lose a loved one.
Basil & Margie Fancy
Dear Sandra,Jennifer,Jamie and families,
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
May happy memories bring comfort in the days ahead.
(we too have enjoyed the rhubarb patch!)
In sympathy, Basil & Margie
Sylvia and Bruce
To Allen’s family,
Please accept our sympathy in the passing of your loved one.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Sandra and Family
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
God Bless
Patsy,Arthur Conrad
Sandra and Family,our thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this sad time,may God bless you all
Robert & Sally Fader
Sandra & family:
So very sorry to read of your brother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Valerie Inness
Dear Sandra:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, please accept my deepest condolences.
Carl and Freda Selig
To the Baker family,
So sorry to hear about Allen’s passing. Carl has many fond memories of fishing trips and hunting with Allen.
Anne Porter Sarty
Sandra, so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
David Dagley
Condolences are extented to the Baker family at this difficult time.
Doug and Kathy Soley
Jamie, So sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. Cherish the many memories you have of him, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Cheryl and the rest of your family.
ABCO Industries Limited
To the Family of the Late Allen G. Baker –
Please accept our sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers on the passing of Allen. He worked here at ABCO with us for many years and was an excellent employee. Allen performed his duties in an efficient and capable manner, and was missed by us upon his retirement. We well remember him looking forward to his vacations which most times were reserved for fishing and/or hunting. A corporate donation will be organized in his memory to the Queens County Fish and Game Association.
Management and Staff,
ABCO Industries Limited
Delbert & Mary Weare
Sandra and the rest of the Baker Family; So sorry to hear of your great loss. Please take courage by reading the passage at John 5:28,29 it deals with the resurrection hope that is awaiting Allen. Please accept our sincere condolences. With love, Del & Mary.
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of the late Allen Baker,
I extend my sincere sympathies on the loss of your loved one.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sterling Belliveau, MLA