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DONALD BAKER Obituary

BAKER, Donald V. "Donny" Of Brookline and Largo, Florida, formerly of Dorchester, August 23rd. Beloved husband of Diana J. (George). Father of Donald Baker and Douglas Baker, both of Milton, Darrell Baker of Hingham, and David Baker of Easton. Loving stepfather of Lee Ann and her husband John A. Murray of Lutz, FL, and Frederick "J.R." Arakelian of Chelmsford. Brother of John V. Baker of Dorchester, Richard V. Baker of Weymouth, and the late Robert "Pete" Baker. Survived by 8 grandchildren and 1 step-grandson, Sean Connor Murray, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Lifelong friend of Paul "Fats" McDonough, Walter "Skippy" Adams, John Monty, and Joseph Pichetti. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Friday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Lawrence Church, 774 Boylston St., Brookline, Saturday morning, August 30, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Veteran Korean and Vietnam Wars - U.S. Navy, Seabees. Late employee of the City of Boston Water Dept. Past Commander of the Robert F. Ryan VFW Post #7604; life member of the Lt. Willis N. Penny American Legion Post #399, and member of the D.A.V. and Paralyzed Veterans of America. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's memory may be made to Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. Interment in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Brookline. For directions and guestbook, www.jmurphyfh.

com. Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 24 to Aug. 26, 2014.
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I will always carry you in my heart; my Seabee. May you Rest in Peace in God's arms. In His Love, anne and rev. Jim Carter
My Love and prayers go out to Diane and all his loved ones.

September 11, 2014

Our condolences go out to the Baker family at this time of your loss.

The McVeigh Family
Dublin, Ireland

September 8, 2014

I knew Don in Florida, as a fellow Seabee we had a few stories to tell, RIP my friend

Mike Leahy

August 31, 2014

Don was a great guy and a dear friend, I will miss him very much.
Ruth Accolla

August 30, 2014

Don was an amazing neighbour and friend. Always upbeat, always a mischief-maker, and a really nice guy. I often told him he was the real thing - a true Irish leprichan! Will truly miss him, Kathy (and Ron) Coates.

Kathy and Ron Coates

August 29, 2014

Dear Diana & family
Donny was great friend to Neil, myself and all of the Keough family,he will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss, please know that I will keep you in my prayers. Sincerely Diane Keough

Diane Keough

August 29, 2014

Uncle Don was one of the most amazing people and I was blessed to have in my life; an inspiration not only to me but my entire family. He and Uncle Bob Baker along with their family and friends went above and beyond to make people happy, and love life. They cared so much about everyone's well being.

I have so many awesome memories and I wish nothing but the best to the entire family.

Love,
Rose

August 27, 2014

Don was one of the nicest and funniest guys I ever met. He will be missed by many, Rest in Peace.

Donna Horne

August 27, 2014

Kathy and I are going to miss Don's sense of humor and all the nicknames that he used everyday. We have all lost a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Diana

Ron & Kathy Coates

August 27, 2014

Dear Don. You were a great friend when I was a young. man. thank you for your friendship and one of a kind personality! Joe McDonough

Joe McDonough

August 27, 2014

Don was always a laugh at the seabee reunions.he will be missed this year,but will be remembered in our two bell ceremony.fair winds.MCB12 seabee assoc.

Thomas McLaughlin

August 26, 2014

Donny, thank you for always being fun and making us laugh as children when we would visit you with my mom & dad at the cleaners. rest in peace!

James Quirk

August 26, 2014

Diane I am so sorry, I loved that kid. Evelyn McSweeney

Evelyn McSweeney

August 26, 2014

Don was one fine man and neighbor. I am sad he had to go through what he went through, especially toward the end. He never complained, always had a big smile, warm handshake and greeting for me. He was the kind of man I wished I could have known when he was younger and healthier. Diana, you and all Don's family are in our prayers. Rev. John Wiedeneft and Darleen, #66, Bel-Aire Village.

Rev. John & Darleen Wiedenheft

August 26, 2014

Dear Lee Ann,J.R., Diana and David - please accept my deepest condolences for the passing of Don. I remember his infectious spirit so well.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol Lee Collins

August 26, 2014

Diana , we were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We have all lost great friend and our park will miss him. Tom and jeanne Whitaker

August 26, 2014

Dear Donnie, David, Darrel, Doug So sorry on the lost of your Dad .He will be missed by many but never forgotten. My thought and prayers are with all of you

Robert Dunphy

August 26, 2014

We are saddened to hear of Don's passing. He was quite a guy and will be missed by many. Hold tight to the memories for comfort. Our sympathy to the entire Baker Family.

Bob and Judy Rittenour

August 25, 2014

Dear Diana sorry for our loss don was one in a million

Jill Kottis

August 25, 2014

Diana

We were so sorry to hear that Don had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our mist sincere condolences.
Wes & Claire McGrath

August 25, 2014

We are so saddened to hear of Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We always enjoyed visiting with Don when we were in Largo. He was a very special man, and we will miss his smiling face and his company around the Park.

Fondly,
Bob & Betty Trudeau

August 25, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We always enjoyed visiting with Don. He was a very special man, and we will miss his smiling face and his company around the Park.

Fondly,
Bob & Betty Trudeau

August 25, 2014

Our condolences go out to the Baker family at this time of your loss.

The Collins Family

August 25, 2014

Our hearts are with you . We are so very sad to hear of this great loss! A wonderful man, my godfather, our cousin so proud of his family and his country, we will miss him!

Elizabeth Pierson

August 25, 2014

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