Lynn Ann Baker

SOUTH HADLEY - Lynn Ann Baker, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 10th, 2021 at Holyoke Medical Center. Lynn was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Robert and Elaine (Farley) DellaTorre. Lynn grew up working around flowers in the family flower business at Westover Greenhouses and Springfield Florist Supply. She spent most of her professional life as a Respiratory Therapist at Wesson, Baystate, Noble and Mary Lane Hospitals for over 40 yrs. Lynn was a gifted painter, she enjoyed donating her time to mission trips and making memories at her home on Lake Ontario, NY and her beloved peony farm.  What was most important to Lynn was her faith and her family. She took pride in hosting her family and spending as much time with them as possible, cooking and making everyone feel welcome.  Although she never let it get in the way of her living her life, Lynn fought the effects of kidney disease for the past 40 years.  She underwent 3 kidney transplants, the last 2 were donated by her sister Risa, and husband Jack.  With the help of her faith and love of her family, Lynn persevered through countless setbacks with her health. Regardless of her own challenges, Lynn provided endless love and support to everyone she knew. 

Lynn is predeceased by her parents and her younger sister Vanesse. As well as her in laws, Arthur and Hazel Baker.  She leaves behind her husband John R. (Jack) of South Hadley, Sons; Adam (Nisa) of Charlestown, RI, and Ross (Megan) of Fairfax, VA, Brothers; John (Tammy), Arthur (Rose), Dave (Rebecca), and Paul DellaTorre, sister; Risa (Ben) Teall, grandchildren; Claire, Tristan, Francesca and Elisabeth, many nieces and nephews and cherished friends. Calling hours will be held for Lynn of Tuesday at the O’Brien Family Funeral Home from 4-7 pm. Friends and Family are invited to meet for a Funeral Mass at Saint Theresa’s Parish in South Hadley at 11 am on Wednesday. Burial to follow at Notre Dame Cemetery in South Hadley. For more information please visit obrienfamilyfh.com