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Phyllis Baker Obituary

WATERVILLE -- Phyllis (Moody) Baker, 85, formerly of Oakland, died April 17, 2011, at Mount St. Joseph's in Waterville.

She was born March 15, 1926, the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Moody.

She loved doing cross stitching and listening to country music.

She leaves behind six children, Patricia Smith of Newburg, Linda Hapworth of Winslow, Edna Whalen of Vassalboro, Karen Farron of Waterville, Floyd Baker Jr. of Oakland and Jeff Baker of Fairfield; 19 grandchildren and a stepdaughter, Marie McMahon, to whom we would like to give a special thanks for helping out with our mom.

She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd A. Baker Sr. and a daughter, Terry Flanagan.

She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral and cremation are by Hampden Gilpatrick of Hampden.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, April 22, at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Sentinel on Apr. 22, 2011.

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Paula Papsis

April 25, 2011

Edna, Heather, and the family of Phyllis Baker,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May fond memories sustain you at this most difficult times. With deepest condolences,
Paula, Tim, Desiree, and Danielle

George Lewis

April 23, 2011

To Patty,Floyd, and Jeff my deepest sympathy on your Mom's passing. I know your memories will be a lasting comfort to you.,

George Lewis

Dan DeRoch

April 22, 2011

We want to extend deepest sympathy to Mrs. Baker's family from our father, Dan DeRoch. He is in a Boston area rehab getting over a mild stroke.

Jerry and Cheryl (Cocco) Michaud

April 22, 2011

Dear Phyllis family~~Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers at this time~~May she rest in peace~~God Bless and much love,

April 22, 2011

Patty and family So sorry to hear of your Moms passing.Your Mom and Dad were a lways so nice to me.As you also was. May your memories be ever lasting. Bill Mosher Dunnellon, Florida.

Lori Witham

April 22, 2011

Floyd,
I'm sorry for the loss of your Mom. May your memories bring you comfort.
Take care, Lori

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