Donald Ray Baker

I worked with Don at Hanscom AFB from 1987 through 1995. His persona was unique. He never sweat the small stuff. He enjoyed life, family and work. He had a great heart. I just found out of his passing and that of his beloved wife Denise. I pray the Lord was mercifully to them in their last days. Hope Kia, Deidre and Jenna know how much their father and mother meant to so many people. May they rest in peace.

For many years the Baker family spent their summer up in Camp Ellis in Saco Me. A small fishing village on the ocean side in Maine. I met the Bakers while teaching in Chelmsford Mass the children were delightful. Over the years we all became close friends with the Hovey family and we all spent many wonderful summers together. As you know the most important things in life are family and friends and relationships with people And of course the good Lord. Philip Donovan

Don was my mentor, teacher, and friend. As a mentor he created learning experiences and work opportunities that opened career doors for me for over thirty years. As a teacher Don demonstrated by example that a soft-spoken leadership style that treats people with respect wins the day over blustering bullying. He was truly a friend whose advice was always thoughtful and reasoned. When we were neighbors at Ft Meade Md, Don's daughter Kia would babysit our daughter. And during those years Don...

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

Dear family. Just saw this and it made me so very, very sad. I worked with Don for many, many years. He was an awesome, great, great guy. He was so comforting when I lost my beautiful Chip. He and Bill L were always telling me jokes to lift my spirits. I loved everything about Don Baker and I know that all the people that worked for him felt the same way. He was so uplifting and always smiling. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. He is/was a dear, dear man. May his memory be eternal.