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Stephanie Baier Obituary
Stephanie was born on June 26, 1971, in New London, to Carole (Lee) Baier and the late Peter M. Baier. She was the younger sister to Lance, who once hung her out the window by her ankles, so that she could touch some ducks. Needless to say, they were partners in crime. Stephanie chose the right side of the law and eventually became an attorney.
She was a graduate of Montville High School, Eastern Connecticut University and the University of Connecticut School of Law. Stephanie found her calling when she became an attorney. Her passion for justice, combined with a love of the law, created a most effective and fierce attorney. Stephanie graduated at the top of her class at UConn School of Law in 2001. She specialized in civil defense but was an outstanding litigator in a broad spectrum of law. Stephanie learned a lot from her mentor, the Honorable Vanessa L. Bryant, USJD, and the attorneys she enjoyed practicing with over the last 10 years at the law firm of Kenny, Brimmer & Mahoney, LLC in Wethersfield. She was a successful litigator, as any one who ever tried to win an argument with her can attest.
Stephanie was a loving daughter to Carole of Uncasville, a humorous sister to Lance (Susan) of Salem and a caring aunt to Olivia. If you were lucky enough to be counted as a friend, she was as loyal as they come. Mindy Pinckney, her best friend for over 30 years can vouch for that. She also leaves behind her maternal grandparents, Edith and Al Martin of Waterford and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The Baier clan will miss her so. She is now with her beloved bulldogs, Diesel and Butler.
Per Steph's wishes, there will be no funeral, but rather a celebration of her life which will be held at a later date.
Donations in Stephanie's memory may be directed to Middlesex Hospital, Hospice and Palliative Care, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephanie Baier
Mindy
June 6, 2023
I miss you every single day. It´s still unbelievable to me and even more unbelievable that it has been seven years since you went with the angels. I hope you are happy, healthy and having a blast up there. I know you are protecting me...I can feel it. I love you my friend.
Laughter is beauty❤
Carole Baier
December 3, 2016
My dearest daughter, It's been 6 months since I held your hand and kissed your face. I still can't believe that this is my new reality. Every moment of everyday is spent thinking of you and remembering the laughter and the love we had together every day of your 44+ years. Your faith and mine has enriched both of us. Knowing you are with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ sustains me. There is joy in that faith. My love for you grows more every day. I love you❤
Min Pinckney
December 2, 2016
Dear Steph,
Today I will try my best to smile because I am the lucky one: I am lucky for many reasons, but the reasons that I'd like to touch upon today relate to you. I am lucky to have my friendship with you, I am lucky to have a second Mom like yours - Carole Baier, and I am lucky to have many, many years of memories that I can share with the world. Sometimes it feels like yesterday, sometimes it feels like long ago, and sometimes it feels like it never happened. I will miss you forever, my friend. I hope you can hear me when I talk to you, I hope you know how much you are loved and missed by so very many and last but not least, I hope you know that I turned over my rights to Paul Walker just for you.
Love,
Min
Colleen Pinckney
September 9, 2016
Everyday when I take my walk I talk to you and tell you how much we miss you. You were so beautiful , so smart and so funny and I ask the good Lord why you had to leave us so soon. I know that the gates of heaven have opened and you have been welcomed in, I know that your pain is no more. I know that you are happy up there in heaven with God and have been reunlted with your Dad. I ask the good Lord to watch over your Mom and to give her the strength to carry on. I know he hears my prayers. With love, Colleen Pinckney. ( Mindy's mom)
Carole Baier
September 1, 2016
Hi Steph, It's been 13 weeks today since you went with God to a much better place. His love surrounds all of us and that gives us peace. My heart is still so full of love for you, that it's hard to breathe. Trying to fill my days with useless trivia doesn't work to try to move forward. I think of you every minute of everyday. I love you beyond understanding. Love, Mom❤
Carole Baier
August 3, 2016
Hi Steph! It's been two full months since you left this world I still can't believe that I can't pick up the phone and share some funny things that have happened. I think about you all day, every day. I try to get distracted but nothing works. I'm going through the motions trying to find the new normal. I'll get there, it's just going to take a bit more time. I love you more than you could ever imagine❤. Love, Mom
Carole Baier
July 2, 2016
I miss you so much. It's been thirty days yet it seems like just a few minutes and then like a lifetime since you went to Heaven. I love you❤. Mom
Mindy Pinckney
June 26, 2016
To my dear, smart, beautiful, honest, witty, friend Steph - today is your birthday and I celebrate you today. I will miss you for the rest of my life and you will always be my best friend. Thank you for being you. Until we meet again...Min
Cindy Beals
June 16, 2016
Dear Carole, I offer you my deepest condolences on the loss of your daughter. I will keep you in my prayers.
June 16, 2016
Dear Carole, I offer you my deepest condolences on the loss of your daughter. I will keep you in my prayers. Cindy Beals
Carole Baier
June 15, 2016
Dearest Stephanie,It's been two weeks since your wonderful sole left us and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The grace and peace of your passing comforted us but we miss you so much that it's hard to believe that you're gone from this world. You made such a difference to so many and were loved by those blessed to have know you, that it's overwhelming to us. I really hope you knew of the impact you had and the love and respect of family and friends for you. I know that I'll see you again in Heaven, so until then I'll feel you in my heart forever. I love you, my dearest daughter, Stephanie. Love, Mom
COLLEEN & DICK PINCKNEY
June 14, 2016
YOU WILL LIVE ON IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO LOVED YOU FOREVER. BEAUTIFUL AND SO VERY SMART - TAKEN FROM US ALL WAY TOO SOON. WE LOVE YOU DEAR GIRL.
June 14, 2016
Dear Carole and Lance,
My heart too is so sad but we know we will
meet her again in heaven.
I love you and you shall remain in my prayers as always.
Love you,
Gerri
Pelham,Alabama (Step Grandma)
Angeline Ioannou
June 14, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Baier family for your loss. I had the privilege of practicing law with Stephanie for years in the Hartford area as co-counsel. She was a friend and simply a great lawyer and I'm very saddened by this news. We all lost one of the good ones. May your family find peace in this time.
Gregory Baier
June 14, 2016
Stephy,
I will miss you most with your absence at family gatherings. Eating, having a beer and telling stories, laughing. Well one thing is for sure, you will be sadly missed but always remembered with smiles and laughter.
May god bless you much for who you are.
Uncle Greg
Kristy
June 13, 2016
Rest in peace Stephanie. You were a great person to have known and you will always have a special place in my heart. You will be missed.
My condolences to Carole, Lance, and the rest of the family.
Keith Trantolo
June 13, 2016
My Sincerest Condolences to the Baier Family. I had the honor and the pleasure of working with Stephanie over the past 10 years. Whether it was on opposite sides or the same, she was a great attorney and more importantly a fantastic human being. I will miss her humor, her sarcasm and her smile.
Rob Koosa
June 13, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Baier family. Stephanie was a remarkable attorney with a gifted mind and a razor-sharp wit. I will miss her sage advice, kind words, and - probably most of all - sense of humor. Carole and Lance: you are blessed to have had her in your lives, but you must know that. Going forward, whenever I see a duck, I will imagine Stephanie's brother dangling her by the ankles, and smile as I remember my friend.
KB&M family
June 13, 2016
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. She is greatly missed and will not be forgotten.
Cynthia Crockett
June 13, 2016
My sincerest condolences to Stephanie's family. She was a wonderful person and fantastic attorney. She will be greatly missed!
June 13, 2016
Our heartfelt condolences to the Baier family. My partner Christine and I did many depositions over the years with Stephanie. She was a court reporter's dream! And a wonderful person. She will be missed
Denise Mancini, LSR
Mannix & Mancini Court Reporting Services
370 Donovan Road
Naugatuck, CT
Brenda Della Rocca
June 13, 2016
My condolences to Stephanie's family, I had the pleasure of working with at the court, she volunteered as an arbitrator and fact finder, my prayers go out to you, rest in peace Stephanie.
frances
June 13, 2016
carol I cannot imagine how difficult this has been for you. we have been friends almost 20yr and I know how family has always come first. [I've been tossed off the phone a number of times when family called. I always admired your loyalty to them. I truly understood and was never offended.] Steph was a special person who gave the world the best of herself. God will truly smile on her for all her good works and passionate beliefs. I can only pray for you and you family to give you the strength to carry on. much love Frances
Leslie McCaw-Shell
June 13, 2016
Stephanie was a faithful, loving and humble member at First Baptist Church in Middletown. She loved helping in the kitchen. Her two signature dishes were broccoli casserole and bacon wrapped dates stuffed with cream cheese. Stephanie always greeted me with her beautiful smile, opened arms and asked "How are you Momma? She will truly be missed. Stephanie, we will meet in heaven again and rejoice! RIP my daughter in CHRIST. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY!
June 12, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Baier family. May God comfort you during this sad time.
Cookie Fox Andrelli
Melbourne, Florida
Cheryl Solomine
June 12, 2016
Stephanie was an amazing person. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Kathy Drenga
June 12, 2016
Oh this is written so well, it's Stephanie alright. My prayers are still with you Carole and Lance. I just wanted to add that she was a HUGE contributor to the Natalee Holloway case also. She was AKA Aristotle. She figured out Simian, and Shang for those who followed closely. You will be missed my friend. RIP <3
Melissa Miller Delorge
June 12, 2016
What an amazing tribute to an amazing woman! My heart breaks for you, Ms. Baier, and all your family! I am so sorry for your loss. Steph will be missed by all that knew her.
Heather Morehouse
June 12, 2016
My condolences to your family and friends. I will miss our chats about our bulldogs, flip flops and beaches. I love ya girl!!!
Andrea Poindexter
June 12, 2016
Rest in peace friend. Fly free.
Sandra Parker and family
June 12, 2016
My prayers are with Stephanie's family.
Meg Pendergast-Keayes
June 12, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Steph's passing. She was always a force to be reckon with at ECSU and life in general. I have so many fond and memorable memories as her roommate and partner in crime. God Bless you Carole and Lance. "To be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord" 2Cor 5:8
Frances & Randy Lavallee /Ralston
June 12, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, steph was to young to be taken so soon! God needed another angel. R.I.P. Steph you will never be forgotten! oxox Baier family and prayers. Much Love!
Colleen Adams
June 12, 2016
Such a sad loss of a beautiful young woman who contributed so much to this world. I never had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie, but felt as though I knew her, through her adoring mother, Carole, who loves her so very much. My heart goes out to the family and friends who will miss her, and my prayers of comfort are with them.....Stephanie will remain in the hearts of many. You fought a courageous battle with dignity Stephanie and now may you rest in peace everlasting.
Dawn Koonce
June 12, 2016
Blessings...
Love you all.
Vicki Smith
June 12, 2016
A life well lived but gone too soon. Until we meet again, Steph. Carole, my thoughts and prayers are with you and with all of Steph's family and friends.
Darryl Hart
June 12, 2016
Steph is another that left us way too soon. Ms. Baier and Lance, I wish you strength during this time and peace knowing that wherever Steph is, she's laughing and smiling.
Mindy Pinckney
June 12, 2016
My dear friend, I miss you so much. Our bond will continue on forever. There will never be another human being like you. I will always cherish our friendship and I will remember everything you've taught me. You are now at peace up in Heaven and although my life will never be the same, I take great comfort in knowing that your pain is no more. Drive on, my strong, intelligent, beautiful friend. I love you. -Min
Christine
June 12, 2016
Always in my heart ❤
Christine and Kurt Herzberg
June 12, 2016
You have captured Stephanie's life so beautifully and completely. We are so heartbroken, but our memories will never be forgotten. We are blessed to have had her in our lives. RIP our friend...
Aimee Penrose
June 12, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of a young lady that was contributing so much to the world. You can take pride in the lovely young lady, you raised, Carole!! God be with you!
Marie Bridgman
June 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss Carole. I have never met Stephanie but just hearing you speak of her, I am sorry I never did get to know her. May the love of God carry her though until you are with her again.
Maria DiBattista
June 12, 2016
In memory of Stphanie..
Be with your Angels now.
Maria DiBattista
June 12, 2016
Good bye Stephanie
RIP...
I'm so sorry for your loss Carole.❤
Stephanie sounds like a pretty remarkable person.
Joann and Joe Martin
June 12, 2016
With our deepest sympathies, Carole, Lance and family.
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