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Charles Baum Obituary



On October 24, 2015, Charles Cahn Baum; beloved husband of Patricia Baum (nee Purnell); devoted father of Katherine J. Baum, Matthew C. (Deborah) Baum, Staci B. (Andrew) Hodge, Elizabeth Bafford (Daniel Yeoman) and the late Andrew J. Baum; loving brother of Sylvia B. (Herbert) Horowitz and John E. (Diane) Baum; dear son of the late Max and Josephine Baum; cherished grandfather of Beatrice Baum, Max Baum, Samantha Hodge, and Riley Hodge; adored uncle of Joanne Beren (Jeff Arbeit), Susan Beren (Rodrigo Pizarro), David Beren, Diana (Rick) England, Laura (Warren) Simon, Emily Baum (Joshua Burke), David Baum, and Ted Bowne. Funeral services are private. There will be a memorial service held on November 8, at 11 am, at Mistfield Farm, 15324 Falls Road, Butler, MD 21023. Please omit flowers and food. Contributions in his memory may be sent to The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, 101 W. Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201, Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, Baltimore School For The Arts, 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, Baltimore Community Foundation, 2 E. Read Street Baltimore, MD 21202, or Camp Sunshine, Josephine Baum Scholarship Fund, Montgomery, AL, www.jlmontgomery.org. In mourning at 457 Holly Farms Road, Severna Park, MD 21146, on Tuesday from 1-4 pm, and then on Wednesday at 34 Charlcote Place, Baltimore, MD 21218 from 4-7 pm.

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2015.

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Richard Ripley

October 21, 2019

Friends from Cottage Club at Princeton . Great guy and I miss him .

November 1, 2015

We will miss Charles. i had many great years playing tennis with him--what a wonderful guy.

Chris Dyckman

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October 31, 2015

Deepest condolences to the Baum family. During this time of mourning, may you find comfort from God's word that says He will "make you strong, He will firmly ground you." (1 Peter 5:10)

Richard Ripley

October 30, 2015

Charlie and I attended Princeton together and although I had not seen him for many years , life just seems a bit diminished with his passing . A truly fine person.

October 29, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loos God promise to remove death forever Revrelation 21:3,4 IR

October 29, 2015

John , Diane, and Sylvia
I just happened to be reading the NY Times yesterday. I glanced as I often do at the obits. I was so sorry to say that I knew someone in NY who was listed on that page.
Our thoughts are with you and all your family at this time.
Love
Lee and Evelyn Altheimer
Lafayette, Colorado

October 28, 2015

Very sorry for your loss. May your family abound in love during this difficult time. We await the time when "no resident will say I am sick" Isa 33:24; JF

Steve Fischman

October 28, 2015

So very sad. Sincere condolences. A perfect gentleman with a great sense of humor. We loved our times with Patti and Charles.
Steve and Nancy Fischman

October 27, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort by drawing close to God during this difficult time. James 4:18

Brenda

October 27, 2015

So sorry to read of this great loss to the Baum family. May the God of comfort grant you peace during this time of great sadness. (Numbers 6:24-26).

Erv Lischke

October 26, 2015

So sorry to hear of his passing. Erv Lischke, classmate, Lanier 1960

William Spears

October 26, 2015

We will miss our cherished friend, his smile and good humor, his loyalty and thoughtful personality. Our prayers and thoughts are with Patti and the rest of Charles' family. We send our love and support. Maria and Bill Spears

Ed Brake

October 26, 2015

Charles was a great leader in our community. He will be missed by all.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

October 26, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear about Charles.Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.Steve and Vanessa Van Wezel

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