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2008
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2024
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Reef Baker Obituary
Reef Taylor Baker, born in Palm Beach, Florida on May 7, 2008, unexpectedly passed away on August 1, 2024.
Reef had a heart of gold, always there to help those in need, friend and stranger alike. He brought much love and happiness to his family, friends, and communities and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Reef was aptly named as he had a deep connection to the ocean. He loved to surf, skateboard and was an avid sailor, racing with the Palm Beach Sailing Club and the Greenwich High School varsity sailing team.
Reef leaves behind his beloved mother Laura Baker and twin sister and best friend Rainey Baker, both of Greenwich. He is survived by his grandmother, Shirley Tyminski of Greenwich, his aunts, Terri Tyminski of Helsinki, Finland and Cindy Tyminski of Fairfield, and his cousins Matthew, Daniel, and Jenna.
Reef is predeceased by his grandfather, Joseph F. Tyminski of Greenwich, whom he affectionally called 'Papa Chocolate' and his uncle, Joseph S. Tyminski of Greenwich and Tennessee.
A funeral service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Old Greenwich on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich.
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Memories and Condolences
for Reef Baker
Kelly Massoni
August 22, 2024
My heart breaks for your family. Losing a child is devastating under any circumstances
I am so sorry for your loss. May God keep you in peace. I will keep your family in prayer.
Karen Clarke
August 21, 2024
Although I never met Reef, my heart aches for you. May the memories you have of him some how help to ease some of your pain during this most difficult time. God rest his soul. May he rest in eternal peace.
Sara
August 21, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss....
Brigid Coleman
August 21, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 21, 2024
I live in Avon , CT. I am sorry for your loss. Reef what a beautiful name. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Michelle.
John Neilsen
August 21, 2024
So sorry Shirley, Terri and family. My sincere condolences.
June & Jamie DeAndressi
August 20, 2024
Shirley and Family, we are so deeply sorry, prayers for your family and may Reef Rest in Peace
Lisa and Taylor Spivey
August 19, 2024
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our heart aches for you during this unimaginable time. We send our love and support and Reef's memory will forever be in our hearts.
peggy silerman
August 19, 2024
shirley and family prays are with you on the passing of your g randchild.He smeemed like such abeautiful person. so sorry for your loss. peg silverman
Lucille and Ed Ingram
August 19, 2024
Dear Laura,Shirley, Cindy and Terry
Devastating news. With deepest sympathy and
condolences.
Lucy and Ed Ingram
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