Roger S. Baker

BAKERSFIELD - Roger S. Baker, age 79 passed away Sunday May 8, 2005 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans.

He was born February 10, 1926 in Multonboro, NH the son of the late Edward & Bertha (Smith) Baker.

He was a resident of Bakersfield most of his life. He was employed at Blow & Cote Construction and Munson Earth Moving for many years. In his earlier years he logged with his father prior to entering the service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #798 in Newport and a former member of the Vermont Auto Enthusiasts Club. He enjoyed gardening, caring for his yard, classic cars and working on his Farm All Super C Tractor.

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Longley of Waterville; 3 sons and their wives, Steven & Mary Baker of Hardwick, Jack & Mary Lou Baker of Swanton, and Jerry & Pauline Baker of Enosburg Falls; 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Harold Baker of Sault St. Marie, MI, and Roy Baker and his wife Dorothy of St. Albans; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lillian (Lawyer) Baker; a grandson, Wayne Baker; a great-granddaughter, Tina; a sister, Shirley Race; and a nephew, Scott Race.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday morning May 11, 2005 at 10:00 at St. Georges Cemetery in Bakersfield with Pastor Lyle Willey officiating. There will be no visiting hours.

For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to the Enosburgh Ambulance Service, 83 Sampsonville Rd., Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 or to the Arthritis Foundation, Vermont Chapter, P.O. Box 422, Burlington, VT 05402.

Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family on-line through www.spearsfuneralhome.com