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Glenn Baker Obituary

Glenn E. Baker WEST HOOSICK- Glenn Edward Baker, 47 of West Hoosick passed away at home on November 13, 2010 after a brave struggle with leukemia surrounded by his loving family and friends.Glenn grew up in the small community of West Hoosick among many extended family and neighborhood friends. He graduated from HFCS in 1981 and after college enlisted in the Army's 101st airborne division in Fort Campbell, KY where he served two years. Upon completing his service, he returned home to join the family business, Baker's Nurseries. He became the 4th generation Baker to dedicate his career to the family business. He excelled in his craft of landscape design and brought many new innovations to the family business. He loved working with others and built up many friendships during his career at the nursery. In March of 2003 he was one of the first units to be called to service during the Kuwait War, where he served on the medical evacuation team in Kuwait City. He was serving under the Scotia Glenville 109th division of the Air National Guard. He brought home many stories of the heartache of war on human lives. After his safe return, he married the love of his life, Fawn Whitman, and together with her two beautiful children, Saige and Dylan, established their family in West Hoosick. They were blessed with a son, Edward J. Baker soon after. Glenn served with the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, was a lifetime member of the West Hoosick Baptist Church, loved singing and playing his guitar and keyboard and was an excellent musician, writing his own music and lyrics. He was an avid reader and loved the outdoors, camping, hiking and gardening. He especially loved traveling with family and his best buddy, Uncle Scott. His favorite destinations were New Mexico and Maine. He, along with his wife Fawn established the Giggle Squirts Daycare Center, which is attached to their home. He especially enjoyed spending time with the kids watching them learn, grow and mature. Survivors include his beloved wife Fawn, his four children Edward Baker, Dylan and Saige Nuzzo, Lacy Bailey of Manchester, VT., parents Donald and Paula Baker, sister and brother-in-law Lisa and Ken Begin, grandparents Paul and Janette Moseley all of West Hoosick along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday November 18th at 11 a.m. in the West Hoosick Baptist Church. Inurnment with military honors will follow in the West Hoosick Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to the church for a visitation hour starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Donations in Glenn's memory can be given to the West Hoosick Baptist Church, Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad or the Leukemia Society of America. Arrangements under the guidance of the Robson-Reinfurt Funeral Home of Hoosick Falls. He was a lover of life, dreamer of dreams, a spirit of extraordinary proportion; an exceptional husband, father, son and brother. We shall miss his intelligence, his compassion, his wit and sarcasm, his smile, his laugh, his embrace and most of all his beautiful spirit. Farewell Glenn, until one day.

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Published by Bennington Banner on Nov. 17, 2010.

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Edna Cornell

November 11, 2022

Don and Paula,
I think about you and remember Glenn often. Edna

Dick & Anna Stone

November 10, 2019

We never forget loved one's! Hold happy memories next to your heart!

Terry Gravel

August 16, 2011

My deepest sympathys to the Baker Family, and Lacy. Glenn touched our lives, and was a role model, and great friend. Glenn was an awesome son and a great father. Steve and Terry Gravel

Michael & JoAnne Piritz

November 25, 2010

We where so sorry to here of the loss of Glenn. I was lucky to have spent time with him over the summer, my grandson and I were fishing at the pond and he came out and we talked for a few hours.He had such a great out look on life and love everything if I can do anything for you ever let me know he will be missed.

November 22, 2010

Lacy:

Very sorry to hear of your loss. It is always hard to lose one's Father; someone so close and so dear. When the grief is overwhelming, always remember the love you shared and good times. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Milton Moore

Marylou Simmons

November 20, 2010

Don, Paula and Family-Saddened to learn of your loss. Glenn must have been a wonderful young man and his life story will remain in many hearts forever.

November 19, 2010

Our prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of your father, husband, brother, son, grandson, friend. We hope you find comfor in the sure promises of the One who promises to make all things new.
Jenny Putnam
(Luxbrush office)

Kevin & Karen O'Malley

November 19, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Hoag

November 18, 2010

I want to thank glen for being a great man and being a great friend and for living life to the fullest for the time that you had and to all of his family you are all in my prayers and my thoughts are with you

November 18, 2010

George and I are saddened that God has taken Glenn from here but---- God takes the best and leaves the rest.
George & Teresa Driscoll

Alexis & Ken Lorenz

November 17, 2010

Please let us know if you need anything. We are here.

Eric Brownell

November 17, 2010

Glenn was a good man. I enjoyed our times in flock and working with him at the nursery. Even through the worst circumstances he remained positive. I was always greeted with a handshake and a smile (and usually a laugh) by Glenn. He had (and will remain to have) a deep impact on my life. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Florence Bastidas

November 17, 2010

Paula and Don
Our deepest sympathy on you great loss of Glenn. Our prayers are with you.
Florence and Louie Bastidas

Pat & Joe Shaw

November 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy,

November 17, 2010

Fawn,Paula,Don, Lisa and Family: We prayed for Glenn from the begining of his illness and when we heard he wouldn't get better, we prayed for the "Lord" to take him home with no more pain We all know he is in a better place and you will see him again.Remember all your good times and know he will be looking down on you.You can be proud of all he accomplished in this life May God Bless and watch over you at this sad time.
Robert & Roberta Breese

Sandi Lockrow

November 17, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Wendy Baker

November 17, 2010

Glenn was always a smiling face, a kind word, a happy story, a loving family member and on and on.... He will be missed. May the love of God surround all of you at this difficult time.

November 17, 2010

Glenn was a fine young man. he was a student of mine in band and a member of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad not only as a NYS EMT but also a Nationally registered EMT. We were honored to be able to bring him home from NYC. He will be missed by all.

Dean & Florence Dubois

November 17, 2010

May the memories of Glenn comfort you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Love, Dean and Florence

Stan & Robin Brownell

November 17, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Dick & Anna Stone

November 17, 2010

Fawn,Don,Paula,Lisa,and family, Our hearts ache for you in your sorrow. May God give you comfort with the gift of wonderful memories of your loves one Glen.

Sherman and Sandy Baker

November 17, 2010

Fawn,Don,Paula,and Lisa,
May God be with you all during this time of loss and take comfort knowing friends and family share the wonderful memories of Glenn and all those lucky enough to have known him.

Caroline Koronas

November 17, 2010

IM so sorry and sadden to hear this, Glenn a wonderful man and a great friend will surely be missed. But keeping in mind he is up in heaven with the best of angels. God bless Glenn Say Hi to my dad!!!

Steve & Amy Surdam

November 17, 2010

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

November 17, 2010

Don and Paula,

What a tragic loss for you, we are so sorry. Keeping you all in our prayers. Ray and Louann Sheffer

Allen & Edna Cornell

November 17, 2010

Fawn, Don,Paula and Lisa,
Take confort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. May your hearts be soon filled with great and wonderful memories of all the good times together.
Love
Allen & Edna

Patti Ellis

November 17, 2010

Lacy, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that in time things will get better. Keep that beautiful smile on your face. I miss you!

Patti Ellis and family

marla/frank baker

November 17, 2010

may god be with you at this time

Joe and Gayle Magisano

November 17, 2010

Don, Paula, Lisa, Fawn and family ~ our deepest sympathy on your loss of Glenn. Ever since hearing, the many wonderful memories of the years have flooded our minds ~ from babysitting when he was a baby, to the years across the road ~ the afternoons around the pool, the vacations, the Christmas get togethers, watching him grow into such a fine young man, ~ we could go on and on. We will hold the memories close and think of him often. We are sure Timmy and Wayne were there at Heaven's Gate to greet him ~ all of them taken from us way too soon. Glenn was definitely one of God's angels here on earth. May God grant you peace and strength during this time and the year of "firsts" without him. You will find everlasting strength through your faith in God ~ He will see you through this. Watch for the pennies ~ even nickels, dimes, quarters some times. Your tears will fall, often out of no where ~ let them ~ it will be a butterfly, a morning dove, so many signs will show you that Glenn is nearby and your guardian angel from this day forward. You are in our hearts and our prayers ~ we love you all
"When someone you love
Becomes a Memory
That Memory becomes a Treasure"

Greg Morin

November 17, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bob & Brenda VanOlpen

November 17, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Staff of Robson-Reinfurt Funeral Home

November 17, 2010

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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