Wilber Baker

WEEDSPORT - Wilber Baker, 86, of Weedsport died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at University Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Weedsport on March 22, 1925, Wilber was the son of Roscoe and Ada Rogers Baker. Mr. Baker was a self-employed carpenter, construction contractor. Prior to operating his own construction company, he had been employed with Ernest Marshall Construction and helped build Weedsport homes, in the Marshall Tract as well as homes in Sennett and Auburn. Wilber was an avid gardener, he loved bowling and was a dedicated member of bowling leagues. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Desmond Baker; two daughters, Sharon (Hershell) Johnston, of Texas, Kathleen (Hal) Parker, of Sennett; a son, Daniel (Martha) Baker, of Weedsport; a brother, Gaynard Baker, of Weedsport; 11 grandchildren, Tammy (Chris) Nolan, Augusta Middleton, Megan (Michael) Quill, Caroline (William) Smith, Joshua and Alex Baker, Holly (Dave) Kinnaman, Lucas Baker, Matthew Parker, Seth Baker, and Allison Parker; four great-grandchildren Justin, Henry, Kevin, and Gabrielle; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Wilber was predeceased by a daughter, Deborah Baker; five sisters, Harriet Kehoski, Eleanor Fehr, Clarice Hoag, Winifred Halstead, Barbara Baker; two brothers, Claire and Leon Baker. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Drive, Weedsport. Burial will be in Weedsport Rural Cemetery. Friends are invited to call on the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at White Chapel. Contributions in memory of Mr. Wilber Baker may be made to the Weedsport Fire Department. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.