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Donald Baker Obituary

Baker, Donald R. CLIFTON PARK Donald R. Baker, 77, of Kashmiri Terrace, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the Teresian House in Albany after a long illness. Born in Waterford, he was the son of the late Harry C. and Lillian Hayford Baker. He was a 1949 graduate of Waterford High School. Don owned and operated the Snowman Ice Cream Shop in Lansingburgh for 27 years, retiring in 1999. He had also owned and operated Gallo's Store in Lansingburgh for several years. In his earlier years, he was employed by Dairylea and also had served as street commissioner in the town of Waterford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW, Waterford Memorial Post 5800 and was a former member of the J.W. Ford Hose Co. An avid NY Giants fan, Don was a season ticket holder for many years. He is survived by his wife Amy Kane Baker; his children, Donald Richard Baker (Diane) of Waterford, Paul J. Baker (Kyung) of Albany, Terri A. Iachetta (Paul) of Waterford and Mary C. Potter (Rob) of Clifton Park. He was brother of Jean Hildebrandt of Troy and the late Harold and Warren Baker. Grandfather of Tamara, Nicholas and Katrina Baker, Danielle, Joseph, Donald and Meghan Iachetta, Sydney and Luke Potter and Matthew Baker. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral from the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte. 32), Waterford Saturday at 8 a.m. and at 9 a.m. at St. Edward's Church, Clifton Park. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Friday 4-8 p.m. Those who wish may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Research Center in care of the funeral home office.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2008.

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Karyn & Kole Zorn

October 27, 2008

Mary, Rob, Mrs. Baker, Syd and Luke:
I am so sorry for your loss. Kole and I were very saddened to hear of Mr. Baker's passing. We remember him fondly and always w/a smile. May you find peace and acceptance in bodily death and happiness and beauty in the lifelong memories of time spent together with your beloved father, husband and grandfather. God Bless You All -

Patrick Lance

October 25, 2008

Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deana Harrington

October 25, 2008

To the Baker Family,
What an honor it was to know Bake. He was a high energy, positive, spunky individual who liked to tackle his customers. I have so many wonderful memories of working with him at Snowman's and Gallo's. He taught me that it was ok to have fun at work, actually with him it was a requirement. He was and still is the only person I know that would charge through the door to work at 5 a.m. in the morning singing and dancing ready to tackle the day. He loved his family and was proud to be able to provide for his children, grandchildren and especially his wife, whom he adored and would do anything in the world for. I thank him for all the wonderful values that he instilled in me and for teaching me to take pride in all that I do. I thank him for showing me how to have fun and to be a good person. It was an honor to know and work for him. I know he will be greatly missed.

Colleen Murphy

October 25, 2008

The Baker Family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I am John Murphy's mom.

Denise Pelletier

October 24, 2008

Terri,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember him as being fun loving and very caring. Always enjoyed the ice cream. I think of you often and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Pelletier

Dan & Penny Clow

October 24, 2008

Terry,Mrs.Baker,Mary & Family.
I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad/ Husband. Mr. Baker was an truly wonderful human being. Never without a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayer are with you in the days ahead.

Ann & Sean Denvir

October 24, 2008

Amy, We shared many great times with the Baker family. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Don is now at peace. God bless.
Ann & Sean

Darlene and Ed Dziarcak

October 23, 2008

To All of the Baker family,
Our family was saddened to learn of Mr. Baker's passing. Right now, the Giants cheering section in heaven added a front row seat right next to Bob Jubak. You will hear them above the crowds along with the rest of God's special angels.
The Dziarcak family

Molly McDonald-Fiet

October 23, 2008

Amy, Don, Terri, Paul, Mary,and family,

I first met Mr. Baker when he brought ice cream to my second grade class when Mary was my student teacher. I will never forget how nice he was and his positive energy. Mr. Baker was my first boss and he made work so much fun. There was never a dull moment when he was around. Always remember the great memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom and Janice Hunter

October 23, 2008

Dear Baker Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely diffucult time.

Tammy Chandler

October 22, 2008

Dear Amy and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Don's passing. He was truly a remarkable man. Although Don may not be here anymore his memory lives on in so many. I feel truly blessed to have had the chance to meet him and your family and the love that you all have for each other is remarkable. I so loved to have fun with Don, wether it was him sitting on my lap laughing, telling me he ordered a pair of stilts so he could look me in the eye, there's so many awesome memories. Don was truly a man who loved life and loved his family more than anything and he will be missed. If I can do anything for you please let me know.

Meghan Iachetta

October 22, 2008

Grandma, im so sorry. i know you must feel terrible right now. i know i do. grandpa was an amazing person, and looking back on all the photos and times shared with him, makes me laugh. He was a funny, kind, great person. A party wasnt a party without him. And Snowman's ice cream deffinatley was at its best with him as the owner. Ask anyone around, and i bet they will agree. He lived a very sucessfull and fun lifetime and he is in a better place. Grandpa is, and will continue to be, terribly missed and loved. He will always be in my heart, and never ever forgotton. How could anyone forget a man like him? He was the best man i know. I loved him so much. Again, its a hard time for everyone in the family, but especially for you. You did a wonderful job taking care of him while he was sick and it was a good choice putting him in a home. Thanks grandma for everything you helped with and did for and with him. Im sure if he could live an extra 5 minutes, he would use it thanking you. I love you!
-Meghan Colleen Iachetta

Tish Rzeszutko

October 22, 2008

Dear Don Jr. and Diane,
I was sad to hear of the loss of your dad. I remember him still as a very fine man who loved basketball and made great ice cream. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.

Chuck & Michele Fannucci

October 22, 2008

Dear Amy, Don, Terri, Paul, Mary,and family
What a loss to all. He was a wonderful friend to so many and always the one to get a party started. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Always cherish and remember the wonderful memories you have had together. Know that that he is in a place more beautiful and more peaceful than anyone could begin to imagine...The mark of a man is the fine family he leaves behind. May the angels lift him up and carry him to a place where he will no longer have any sickness and the party can begin. With deepest sympathy and love to all.
Michele and Chuck

Jen Robillard

October 22, 2008

Dear Paul, Mrs.Baker and your entire family,
My thoughts are with you all. I'm sorry for you loss. You know if there's anything I can do please don't hesitate to ask.

Detlef Sarbok

October 22, 2008

The loss of a parent is special, as I lost my mother, I share your grief and emotions. Mr. Baker is gone from our sight...but never our memory, and the love he gave his family never departs.God Bless

Jeannine Dufort-Mannix

October 22, 2008

Amy, So sorry to hear about Don's death. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed.

Jim & Lorraine Fish

October 22, 2008

So sorry for your loss. He was a special, kind person.

Pamela Brancato

October 22, 2008

Mary, Rob, Sydney and Luke,
I smiled when I learned your Dad /Grandpa owned an ice cream shop! How nice that you are carrying on that tradition. We are so sorry for your loss and you are all in our prayers.
Pamela, Peter, Savannah, Carly and Nicholas Brancato

Johanna Quinn

October 22, 2008

Thinking of you at this difficult time and wishing you peace.
I have great memories of your dad that I will alway hold close.
You're in every thought, every hope, every prayer.
With Love,
Johanna

JOAN MURPHY

October 22, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
I AM JOHN'S (SNOWMAN OWNER) AUNT.

William F. Talham Jr.

October 22, 2008

Dear Baker Family;
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Baker. Words can't describe the impact he had on all our lives. He was one of the nicest, most energetic people I have ever met. He truly lived the American dream... And although we are all shedding tears of sorrow now, I know they will turn to tears of joy as time passes and his memory grows in our mind's eye...
Sincerely;

Michael J Berthiaume

October 22, 2008

Very sorry for your loss.
Mr Baker was a great person and good friend. I will miss him .
Ice Cream was the Best.

Rick & Jan Potter

October 22, 2008

Bake is finally at peace. He was a great man with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

nicole reagan

October 22, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

bev honsinger

October 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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