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GEORGE BAKER Obituary

BAKER, George A., Jr. 82 of Methuen, MA passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. George was a Probation Officer for the District Court of Lawrence for 10 years. He then began the next phase of his career at the Bon Secours Hospital (now Holy Family) in 1969 as a Social Worker and Social Services Director through his retirement 30 years later. Family and friends may honor and remember George's life by gathering for his calling hours on Tuesday, December 5th from 4pm-8pm at John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, 35 Merrimack St., NORTH ANDOVER, MA. His life will be celebrated at St. Lucy's in Methuen, MA at 11am on Wed., Dec 6th followed by the entombment at the Immaculate Conception Mausoleum, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please visit us at www.breenfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2017.

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Cathy Congo

December 6, 2017

Condolences to the Baker family. May wonderful memories comfort you in this difficult time. George was a wonderful man.

Warmest regards,
Cathy Congo

Jean Emsley

December 5, 2017

So sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend George, We had so many memories of good times with he and Gloria,

Kevin Nolan

December 4, 2017

George, Kevin and I are so sorry for the loss of your dad. May he be in the arms of the angels. Sending you peace and love. Kevin and Karlene Nolan and family.

December 4, 2017

George was a dedicated husband, father and social worker. In addition to these commitments, he found many ways to volunteer in meaningful ways in his beloved community....an American in all sense of the word....my condolences to his wonderful family

Anne P. Umana

December 4, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

John Breen Memorial Funeral Home

35 Merrimack St., NORTH ANDOVER, MA

Dec

6

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St. Lucy's

Methuen, MA

Dec

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Immaculate Conception Mausoleum

Lawrence, MA

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122 Amesbury St, Lawrence, MA 01841

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