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Ann Lucille Baker

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YARMOUTHPORT — Ann Lucille (Grew) Baker died on Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at the age of 83. She was the beloved wife of the late W. Paul Baker and the mother of eight children.

Mrs. Baker was born and raised in West Falmouth, graduating from Lawrence High School in 1943. She was the daughter of the late Eva L. (Baker) and Ernest W. Grew.

She is survived by her children: Daniel of Effort Pa., William of Clarksville, Tenn., Michael of Brighton, Kevin of Holliston, Mary of Delmar, N.Y., Steve of Boston, Brian of Lincoln, N.H., and Noreen of Vineyard Haven. She is also survived by a brother, Thomas Grew of Bass River, 12 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She loved children, reading and gardening, and was a fierce opponent in the game of Scrabble. A thirteenth-generation Cape Codder, she had a special appreciation for Cape Cod history and the many species of birds that came with each Cape Cod season.

She served as a trustee for the West Yarmouth Library Association for more than 20 years. In addition to raising eight children, she worked for many years alongside her Realtor husband keeping the books and appraising property at Cape & Islands Real Estate.

A devout Catholic, she served her St. Pius X Catholic Church parish as Sunday school director and Eucharistic minister for many years.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA. Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Morris & O'Connor Funeral Home, 58 Long Pond Drive, South Yarmouth.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made for children's books at the West Yarmouth Library Association, 391 Main St., West Yarmouth, MA 02673.

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October 5, 2008

Kim Harrold-Lewis posted to the memorial.

October 2, 2008

J S posted to the memorial.

October 2, 2008

Terri Aalto-Lynch posted to the memorial.

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Kim Harrold-Lewis

October 5, 2008

Aunt Annie will be missed by many. Im sorry I didnt get to say goodbye to her or make it home for the services. She always took time to come and see me and my family when were home for a visit, and was just the sweetest lady. RIP Annie.
We Love you,
Jason, Kim, Ty and Tegan Lewis

J S

October 2, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Terri Aalto-Lynch

October 2, 2008

To all of my Great Aunt Annie's children,
A sweeter woman there never was, she will be missed. I am so grateful my daughter got to meet her Great-Great Aunt Annie a number of times. We are all better for it, my mother will miss her dearly. I don't know what else to say, I am sorry for the families loss.
Terri Aalto-Lynch

Debbie Bonvan

October 2, 2008

Every week Aunt Annie called me without fail to see that we were all doing well, even asking after our horse and cats. She especially was fascinated with Pepper, the horse. I am going to miss her but especially those phone calls. If anything it is a good lesson on the importance of keeping in touch even if it is only a minute phone call.