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Arthur Baker Obituary

BAKER, Arthur E. Of Pocasset died on Monday, October 6, 2008 in Brewster at the age of 86. He was the husband of Erin Marie (McDonough) Baker for 51 years until her death in 1994. He is survived by his three children, Jeffrey and wife Maryellen of Frederick, MD, Brian and wife Lauren of Brewster and Denise of Ashland; his sister, Helen of Fall River; brothers Francis and Richard, both of Dorchester and his granddaughter, Emma of Frederick, MD. He was the brother of the late Robert Baker. Services and burial in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne will be held at a later date. www.nickersonbournefuneral home.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 9, 2008.

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Mike Casey

October 19, 2008

Mr. Baker,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and the Korean War and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Patricia Wellinton

October 12, 2008

Denise,

We all extend are thoughts and prayers to you. Love, The Boston Scleral Lens Prosthetic for Sight as well as The Perkins Institue for the Blind.

Joy zuckerman

October 10, 2008

Dear Denise, Pippen and Duncan,

We are so sorry of the Passing of your Father and Pippen's and Duncan's Grandfather. We know he enjoyed your stoic Scottie Pippen and got a kick out of Duncan's ever talented TV commercials. Love, Joy and all from " Tails of Hope Foundation, Inc"

Peter Damon

October 10, 2008

Dear Denise,

I heard of your Father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Homes for Our Troops, Pete

John Gonsalves

October 9, 2008

Dear Denise,

We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Father and a Brother. He was a brave man that protected and honored his Country. Fondly, John Gonsalves

Frank Baker

October 9, 2008

Dear Jeff, Brian and Denise, We lost a great father and brother.
Art had a full life as a Navy veteran of two wars,and raising three great children. May he rest in peace.
Uncle Fran and aunt Gloria

Faculty&Staff Chatham HIgh School

October 9, 2008

We've lost another avid Red Sox fan at a crucial moment in the Playoff series. Hopefully, Arthur will have some angelic influence on this weekend's games.
Brian,
All your colleagues at Chatham High School extend sincere condolences on your loss.

Donna Woods

October 9, 2008

Dear Jeff, Brian and Denise,
I'm sorry to hear about your dad, he will be missed....Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you all, and your in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Donna,Steve,Diane, John, Debbie and Mike Woods

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