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Esther Baker Obituary

BAKER, Esther V. (Gookin) "Edda" Of East Walpole, died at home peacefully on Nov. 30, age 70. Loving wife of Warren Sr. Loving mother of Colleen Rudolf of GA, Warren Jr. of CA, Kathy O'Leary of North Attleborough, Maureen Wallace of Wrentham, Eileen Joseph of Gardner. Dear sister of Dorothy Feldman and John Gookin of Walpole, Vincent Gookin of FL, Ruth Casadavail of NJ, and the late Jim, Tommy and Mary Burt. Loving nana of 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Alexander F. Thomas & Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common St., WALPOLE, Saturday morning at 8. Memorial Mass at St. Mary's Church, East Walpole at 9. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday evening 4-8. In lieu of flowers donations in Esther's memory may be made to the National Parkinsons Foundation, Inc., 150 NW 9th Ave. Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136. Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. For directions or guest book please visit thomasfuneral homes.com. Alexander F. Thomas & Sons F.H. Walpole 508-668-0154

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 1 to Dec. 4, 2008.

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Jessica Feldman

December 5, 2008

Esther was such a kind and incredibly strong person. I remember her always as someone with a smile on her face.

My thoughts and prayers with you in this difficult time.

Jessica Feldman (Dorothy Feldman's granddaughter)

Deborah Monopoli

December 4, 2008

To Cousin Warren and Family,
I have very nice memories of Esther. I will always remember her warm smile. She was also one of my moms' favorite people; (Helen Neas Laughlin).
I will see you soon.

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