BAKER – Donald Edwin, 70, of Caledonia, Queens County, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, January 30th, 2012 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.
Born in North Brookfield, he was a son of the late Ranald and Modena (Frail) Baker.
Don was a salesman for Riverport Seafoods and sales manager for Bay of Fundy Service CP. He, along with his brother John, ran a garage for four years until his retirement in 1982 due to poor health. Don will be fondly remembered travelling around Caledonia in his wheelchair accompanied by his dog Scamp. He enjoyed reading and the outdoors.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years and best friend, Shirley (Brown); his son Paul (Tracy) of Caledonia and his cherished grand daughter Robyn. His sisters Sandra Rowter of Liverpool, Jennifer Goodwin of Lower Sackville. His brothers Allen of Liverpool and Jamie (Cheryl) of Tantallon.
He was predeceased by his brother John.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in Highland View Cemetery, Caledonia. A reception will follow in the Caledonia Fire Hall. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
So sorry about you brother Sandra.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
john and angie berry
the baker family;we are so sorry about your father paul. he was a good man to his family.he lived a good life with the disease that he had.he didn’t let it get him down know might what he had. paul,tracy,robyn if you need anything or want anything we are always here to help. take care paul, tracy, robyn.
Robert & Sally Fader
Sandra: So sorry to read about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
candice fancey
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
just know he is in a better place now and is not suffering.
candice& allan fancey
Brenda Lee Menzies
At 4 years old, I was the flower girl at Don and Shirley’s wedding. I spent a lot of happy days with my Uncle and Aunt in the houses they rented in Toronto. When Paul was born, we grew up like sister and brother. I was devasted when they moved back to Nova Scotia but I knew it was the place Uncle Don loved. He has left me with many happy memories and I will cherish those. Sleep in peace Uncle Don.
Corina & Willis Huphman
Tracy, Paul, Robyn & Shirtley, so sorry for your loss, and know that you are in our thoughts….cherrish the memories and they will help you through this rough time…(((HUGS)))
Jean Alcock
So sorry for your loss Sandra.
Sylvia and Bruce
Shirley and Paul,
Pls accept our condolences at this difficult time. He was a man who showed great strength in living with his disability.
Max And Myra
Our deepest sympathy to Shirley and family,Sandra,Jennifer,Allen and Jamie and their families,we are thinking of your loss.
Karen Cook
Dear Mrs. Baker and Paul,
I was saddened to read of Don’s passing. I’ll miss seeing him and Scamp visiting the bookmobile. He was an avid reader who kept my mind active trying to come up with books he hadn’t read before!
Find strength and love from each other…
Karen Cook (Library Bookmobile)
Basil & Margie Fancy
Shirley, Paul and family……..Don’s brothers and sisters.
Our hearts go out to you in the loss of your loved one.
Donnie was such a friendly person, and will be missed
by all who knew him. May happy memories help ease
you sorrow. Sympathy and caring…Basil & Margie
Gertrude and Arron weare
Paul, Tracy and Robyn with deepest sympathy, i know what you are feeling it is hard find the strength in the love from one another , our prayers and thoughts are with you all .
Elaine Frail
Shirley, Paul, Sandra, Jennifer, Allen and Jamie and families:
Living with a disability is not easy. Donnie did it with grace and dignity and now he no longer has to bear the burden. God bless each of you at this sad and difficult time.
With sympathy,
Elaine Frail
Shirley & Paul Shot
Sandra, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless.
Roger & Valerie Wilcox
Sandra,We were so sorry to read of your brother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please accept our sincere sympathy, Valerie & Roger Wilcox
Norma Lenco
I am so sorry to read about Donald’s passing. Shirley you are such a positive person and I know you will keep your chin up. Please pass my condolences to your family
Paul Fay
I was sorry to read of Donald’s passing. My deepest condolences. I truly enjoyed visits with Donald and talking about the community, justice and all things in between. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
cedric& susan smith
so sorry to here of your loss thoughts and paryers go out to all the family god bless you all in the days ahead