Esther S. Baker

Esther S. Baker

Esther Baker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 23, 2008.
OSTERVILLE — Esther S. (Swift) Baker, 91, of Osterville and formerly of Milton, died on Oct. 19, 2008, at Norwell Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Esther was born in Milton and was a graduate of Milton High School. She was a member of the Milton Hoosic Club and the Neighborhood Club of Quincy. Moving to Cape Cod in 1968, Esther loved to play golf and she was a member of the Oyster Harbors Club and Wianno Club. She was also a longtime volunteer at Milton Hospital for many years.

She was the wife of the late Newton S. Baker Sr. Esther leaves two sons, Newton S. and his wife, Elaine of Blythewood, S.C., and David R. and his wife, Sandra of Marshfield. He also leaves six grandchildren, Christopher Baker, Nicole Baker-Kayton, Stephen Baker, Jared Baker, Hilary Baker-Catala and Alexis Baker; and five great-grandchildren, Domenic, Nicholas, Samuel, Olivia and Drew.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m., in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Wianno Avenue, Osterville. Memorials in her name may be made to St Peter's Episcopal Church, Wianno Avenue, Osterville, MA 02655.

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November 9, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Hope all is well.
Love Sissy

Marianne & Chris Barlow

October 27, 2008

David & Sandy -- thinking of you and praying for your Mom!

Christopher Baker

October 23, 2008

May Mimi rest in eternal peace with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. She will be dearly missed by me and I will always have very fond memories to always cherish. May God be with all of us as we mourn and try to remember the wonderful times we have all shared with Mimi...Chris Baker

Breanna Baker

October 23, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with the family in this difficult time. I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting Mimi and glad that Domenic was able to spend some time with her. Love and God bless, Breanna Baker

Anne (McGee)Scoble

October 23, 2008

Newton and David: My sincere condolences on your mom's death. I baby-sat for you boys a long time ago and remember what a lovely woman she was. I'm sure you can reflect on some wonderful memories to help you through your grieving.

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