Carlton H. BAKER

Baker - Carlton H.
April 23, 1932-Sept 6, 2023
Carl passed peacefully, thanks to Hospice, from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was surrounded by the love of his children as well as other family members. With Carl's passing, we lost a real treasure of a person. He was a gregarious man who lived a full and active life. He made everyone who met him feel special. He was a walking Wikipedia of knowledge and information on everything from flying to finance. Preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Dorothy Carr Baker, who taught him the value of hard work, the dignity of others, the blessings of life, community service, and the importance of family. He was also preceded in death by his brothers David and Doug, and sister Stella from whom he learned the art of self-preservation, and negotiating. He also learned that faith and sense of humor will take you a long way. Also preceding him in death his wives, Shirley Winegar Baker and Betty Rahill Baker. Surviving him are his brother Kirk, his four children, Ron Winegar (Mary), Tom Winegar (Lyn), Bonnie Baker and son David Baker, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren as well as the Rahill clan.
Carl loved golf, playing cards, watching hockey, spaghetti, a good joke, singing, bourbon Manhattans, and dirty martinis. Although not necessarily in that order. In lieu of a memorial service, Carl wants everyone who reads this to raise a glass in his memory, hug the person near you and call or reach out to someone you haven't seen in a long time. Memorial contributions may be made to Elma Methodist Church or the Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Department. There will be a private internment in Elma sometime in the future. Rest in peace Carl.