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Emanuel Baldwin Obituary

'Popeye' Emanuel Baldwin of Fitchburg, Simonds Industries retiree; 64 FITCHBURG "Popeye" Emanuel Baldwin, 64, of Fitchburg, died Sunday, September 21, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. "Popeye" was born in Columbus, GA, October 19, 1943, the son of Robert and Verse (Jones) Baldwin. He has lived in Fitchburg most of his life. He was employed at Simonds Industries for many years as a machine operator and fork lift operator and retired 4 months ago due to illness. He played semi professional football for the Worcester Chiefs. He was a longtime bartender for the former Charlie's bar. He loved fishing with his best friend, Robert; loved cooking on the grill. He was an all around loving family man. "Popeye" leaves his sons, Emanuel Baldwin Jr. of Leominster, Matthew Baldwin of Greenville, N.H., and Shawn Baldwin of Winchendon; his daughters, Diane Baldwin of Greenville, N.H. and Theresa Baldwin of Fitchburg. "Popeye" also leaves his step-daughters, Chuntell Collins, Tonya Collins and Shannon Pillman, all of Fitchburg; his sisters, Florence Jackson, Florine Hill and Ann Butts, all of Columbus, GA; his brother, Eddie J, Baldwin of Columbus, GA; his lifelong friend, Donna Pillman of Leominster; and his former wife, Norma Baldwin of Fitchburg; 23 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His sisters, Elizabeth Brown and Christine Bowen, and his brothers, George Baldwin and Robert Baldwin Jr. all died before him. BALDWIN A funeral service for "Popeye" will be held on Saturday, September 27 at 1:00 P.M. in the Bosk Funeral Home, 85 Blossom St., Rev. Howard Shadd will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home are Saturday morning from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to "Popeye's" memory and left at the funeral home. www.boskfuneralhome.com

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Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on Sep. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Emanuel Baldwin

20 Entries

Frazier Lyle

October 24, 2008

As I write in this guess book, I reflect on the memories of Popeye, Joe, Mr. Robinson, The Plumber brothers and a host of others who made Fitchburg home. In my travels since I left Fitchburg, I have met a lot of people who was station at Fort Devens and had visited Fitchburg during their stay at fort devens and the majority of them remember Popeye.
I can remember when Norma Jean and Popeye were married and how happy Popeye looked that day. As others have said, I still remember Popeye playing softball and how on Sunday afternoon, all of the men would get together and play sandlot football and return to green street bar and talk about the game they just played. Popeye was a very talented athlete and Archie, Wayne, Earnest and I would later try and follow his footsteps. Little did he know that he had little brothers on the side watching him and ready to take over the helm when our turn came.
I am sure that Popeye will be greatly missed; again as I read what others have written about him, I see that the inheritance he left and that is one of love for family and friends. My sister Cindy made a statement that is true and that is every time I came to Fitchburg, I always asked about Popeye, he was our land mark and a sigh that we were home.
To the family I would like to leave my condolences and want you to know that you are in my prayers. My email is [email protected].
May God continue to Bless this family as they go through this trail of life and the loss of a love one. Frazier Jr.

ROSETTA (LYLE) ROSE

October 2, 2008

I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MY MEMORIES OF FITCHBURG WILL ALWAYS BE OF POPEYE, NORMA (WALKER FAMILY) AND ALL THOSE WHO MADE UP THE SMALL AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY DURING THE SIXTIES. WHEN POPEYE AND NORMA WERE MARRIED, I WAS HER MAID OF HONOR. THEY BOTH HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. I SINCERELY HOPE THAT YOUR FAMILY IS COMFORTED BY THE HOPE THAT GOD'S WORD PROVIDES (Rev 21:3,4) AND PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Aaron & Nicey Collins

September 27, 2008

May the peace of God keep your hearts and minds. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Please know that Popeye was a man that touched many of people. He was one of the first people that my family meet, when we moved to Fitchburg., back in 1965. He was a friend to my whole family, even thought he was my brother Lester and sister Sue age. My parents Buck and Ella-Jane loved him as one of their own. Popeye alway had kind spirit. There are many people who are not with us today, who loved him all their days. (Mr. Collins & Ms Doris) Big Mary. We send our love. The Andersons and Collins family. Popeye will never be forgotten.

Shirley Gary

September 26, 2008

He was the first man to ever take up for me. I loved walking into the bar on north street and seeing him smile. I will never forget him. He was a uncle and a friend. REST IN PEACE.

Billie-Jo

September 26, 2008

Uncle Popeye?, I will never forget sleeping over your house when i was younger and you coming home rubbing my check saying "Hi Baby". I am so glad to of had you as my Uncle. I love you very much and you will be missed deeply.
For my Baldwin cousins...I am so sorry for your loss, I love you all very much and I'm here for you all.
Love, Boobie

al krull

September 26, 2008

my deepest sympathy to all the extended family......
God bless you all !
Al "bundy" Krull

Lewis-Stewart Family

September 26, 2008

We're sorry to hear of your lost. May god watch over and bless your family

Matthew Hewett

September 26, 2008

I am very sorry to hear about your loss, May god be with you in this time of grief.

Life Care Center of Leominster

September 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

ALONZO ANDERSON

September 25, 2008

POPEYE WAS A GREAT MAN, HE WILL BE MISSED. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Tony Collins

September 25, 2008

Norma, Diane, Peach, Junie, Matthew & Shawn
Sorry to hear about Popeye. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. From way back, Tony Hughes Collins

DeeDee Johnson

September 25, 2008

My entire family send our deepest sympathy and condolences to all those who loved and cared for uncle Popeye. My dad "Sonny" also played baseball and professional football with uncle Pops. I loved to go to the games when I was little. Sonny and uncle Pops were a hell of a pair back in the day. Usually in the "dog house" with the wives. ha, I will miss you deeply. To my cousins: remember the good times and keep his spirit alive with those memories. I love you all and God Bless.

Elliot & Jacki Rivera

September 25, 2008

Uncle Popeye you will always live in our hearts and prayers till the day we meet again!

BARBARA-ANN NEWTON

September 25, 2008

POPEYE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY, MAY GOD BLESS IS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

PIE MITCHELL

September 25, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Emily (Moore) Shavers

September 25, 2008

Sorry to hear of your recent loss, I know he will be missed. "Popeye" and my family goes back a long time, I have a lot of fond memories of Popeye. It never fails that when I hear the song "Caribbean Queen" I can see him dancing with one side of his shoulders dropped, snapping his fingers and stepping, that slow step he took when he knew that he looked good! (ha!) Now he can dance without all the pain and suffering he had to endure! He's with a lot of his friends and smiling down on all of us! May God Bless you all in this time of sorrow but rest assured that Popeye is in a better place with out pain and suffering.

JOANNE WALKER

September 25, 2008

POPEYE WAS A HELL OF A MAN,HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL,THEN YRS LATER I SEEN HIM AND DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS MARRIED TO NORMA AND NEVER KNEW HE WAS MY BOYFRIENDS BROTHER-IN -LAW,AND WHEN WE GOT MARRIED HE BECAME NOT ONLY A FRIEND BUT MY BROTHER-IN-LAW

Cindy Lyle

September 25, 2008

To Popeyes family, my family and I extend our deepest sympathy to you all. Popeye has been a friend as long as I can remember. We all share many fond memories of him and he is one on the main people that look for or ask about when we come to Fitchburg. Popeye will be greatly missed.

karen brennan

September 25, 2008

My deepest condlences to you all. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Take care and my his spirt fill the air you breathe. All our love Sue Frost and Karen

Mike Baltier

September 25, 2008

My deepest condolences to Pop's family. He was my coach when I was playing softball for Roy's Cafe. Playing for him was something I'll never forget. We were the adult version of the "Bad News Bears" and despite this, Pop never lost his enthusiasm.

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