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EILEEN BAKER Obituary

BAKER, Eileen M. (O'Connor) In Dorchester, August 23rd. Beloved wife of the late John V. Loving mother of Dorothy D. Baker of Dorchester, Florence and her husband John Meehleder of TX, Stephen T. Baker, R. Louis and his wife Maryann Baker, Mary E. Baker, Thomas Baker, Vincent A. and his wife Yuko Baker, James M. and his wife Jill Baker, Joseph and his wife Kathy Baker, Francis K. and his wife Today Baker, Dawn E. Baker, all of Dorchester, and the late John V. Baker Jr. and Richard D. Baker. Daughter of the late Maurice and Dora Irene (Chattelle) O'Connor. Sister of the late Emmett, Louis, and John O'Connor. Survived by 36 grandchildren, and the late Brooke J. Baker, 17 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Monday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Tuesday morning, August 30, at 11 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Eileen was a co-founder of the Little House Health Center and a strong advocate for families in need in her Dorchester neighborhood. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eileen's memory may be made to St. Mary's Center for Women & Children, 90 Cushing Ave., Dorchester, MA 02125. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. For directions and guestbook, www.jmurphyfh.com. Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 25 to Aug. 28, 2016.

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September 1, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. Prayers and thoughts are with you..Marilyn Sferazza South Boston

cynthia pape

August 31, 2016

I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.

Sean Casey

August 29, 2016

She wrote the book on family she will be missed my prayers and love for her and her family - Sean Casey

Eddie Doherty

August 29, 2016

To all the Bakers so sorry to hear about your mom especially so close to the loss of your Dad. She was a saint. The Dohertys will cherish all the memories. Mrs's B. was a hockey mom long before that term was coyned. I rember your mom, Mrs. Shawn and my mom cheering us boys on at washington park at 6 in the morning. God bless her and your Dad, special, special people. We are all richer for Knowing them both. God bless you guys

Brian O'Reilly

August 29, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Baker family.

Debbie (Fleming) Deery

August 29, 2016

Dear Vinnie & Family-
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mom.
Hold on to every memory you have and let her live
on in your hearts. Your mom , like mine, was one of the
"great moms" of St. Margaret's !
May you be comforted by the thoughts, memories and prayers of
family and friends......
You are in mine.

John & Mary Comerford

August 29, 2016

Frank: Mary and I are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our apologies for not be able to attend the wake. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

John M. Comerford

Rita Fenton

August 28, 2016

Erin my condolences to you and your family May she rest in peace

sharon coyne

August 27, 2016

I'll cherish the sweet memories I have of your Mom - she was nothing but always kind to me. May you find some peace in your hearts.

Christopher Deane

August 26, 2016

Good morning,

To the Baker FAMILY, SORRY about your loss.
I will never forget your mothers love of good
old Dorchester.Mrs Baker would always make
sure of the SECURITY of good old Spring Garden St.
Mrs. B would always have a EAR to listen to peoples problems&
tried to give ADVISE that would HELP! I always got a kick of how she
would tell me what time I made it home & if I was DRUNK!!!!!!!
MRS B was a GREAT Women & will be MISSED, she will truly missed
with all those GRAND CHILDREN& Loved Ones.
I like to wish the Baker Family & friends my LOVE & Sorrow of the Passing
of Great neighbor who helped Everyone she could.
Mrs. B rest in peace.

Thank you.
BAKER family it will get BETTER!!!!!!!

Mr. Christopher Thomas Deane 25 25 25

Anne Rheault

August 26, 2016

My condolences to the Baker family on the loss of your dear mother .
She is now in Heaven with her husband and sons .
I'm very sorry for your loss , my thoughts and prayers are with you .

Janet Wynne

August 26, 2016

Sending my condolence to the Baker FAMILY so sorry for your lost.

Mary Moran

August 26, 2016

Dear Baker Family,

My Sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. Such a great and solid friend to the Moran Family so many of us as so many of you. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers during these sad days.

Love and Prayers,

Mary Moran and Michael Joyce

Karen O'Shea Everton

August 26, 2016

Sending thoughts and prayers to the Baker family. I'm so sorry for your loss; especially so soon after losing your Dad. You had 2 very special parents who treated every kid as their own. They will be remembered throughout the next few generations. They've left behind legacies. Rest in the sweetest of peace Mrs. Baker. Love, Karen O'Shea Everton

Tony Quintiliani

August 26, 2016

So sorry to hear this sad news. Me and my family would like to express our sincere sympathies knowing that the love you all share will get you through another very tough time. God bless!

Nancy Duffy

August 26, 2016

To all the Baker Family,
So sorry to hear of the death of your Mom so soon after your Dad. Now they are together again. May all the good memories bring you comfort. She was a sweet, gentle lady. My prayers are with you all.
My sympathy,
Nancy Duffy

Bernadette Lally

August 25, 2016

Frank and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincerely,
Bernadette Moran Lally

Regina Moran

August 25, 2016

Aww Mrs. Baker, I will miss you. You (Lacey) and my mother (Cagney) were so great together. The amount of stories about the 2 of you, I could go on forever. I am so very sorry to all you guys. Please know that she is resting easy now. God Bless you guys.

Love you,
Reggie

Anne Austin Nichols

August 25, 2016

Sending my sincerest condolences to you, all.
Very sad to lose your mother so soon after your father passed.

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