David Worden Baker

BAKER, David Worden

David Worden Baker, 64, of Cooper Lane, Stafford Springs died Monday (January 5, 2004) at Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven. He was born in Providence, RI., son of the late Ernest and Victoria (Perry) Baker. David worked for Stafford Savings Bank for almost 30 years, serving as the Vice President Operation Officer. Prior to that, he taught at the Airline Personnel School in Hartford. During the 1960s, he worked at Emery Air Freight at Bradley Airport and also drove a school bus part-time in Stafford. David graduated Stafford High School in 1957. In addition, he served in the Army Reserves. David was a member of the Stafford Springs Congregational Church, where he was assistant treasurer, former moderator, and member of the choir, member of the Tolland Association - UCC. Serving as moderator, treasurer, and as a delegate to the UCC Synod National Convention, member of the Stafford Republican Town Committee and Board of Tax Review, Justice of the Peace, assistant treasurer for the Citizen's Scholarship Foundation, business manager for the Stafford Library Association, secretary/treasurer for the Worden Family Association, and former treasurer for Cub Pack 81 in West Stafford. David was also a member of the Steve Park Fan Club and regularly attended racing events at Stafford Motor Speedway and New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, NH. He was a diehard New York Giants fan and a steam train enthusiast. He loved to visit Hawaii and Cocoa Herb, FL. The family would like to express their appreciation for the care given by Dr. Syed Bilgrami, Dr. Stuart Seropian, the nurses and staff of the oncology units at St. Francis and Yale-New Haven Hospitals, and the Stafford Ambulance Association. Thanks also to the anonymous bone marrow donor who helped to extend his life. David is survived by his loving wife of 44 years of marriage, Judith (Thiesing) Baker of Stafford Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Angela Baker of Seneca, SC., and Joel and Dawn Baker of Tolland; two daughters and sons-in-law. Debbie and Dean Streeter of Manchester, and Gretchen Amman and her fiance Donald Glancy of Palm City, FL; seven grandchildren, Todd Streeter, Scott Streeter, Hannah Baker, Lillian Baker, Victoria Baker, Emily Baker, and Karlie Baker; a sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Frederick Luce of Winston-Salem, NC; a sister-in-law, Shirley Thiesing of Stafford Spring; an uncle, Ira Perry of Cranston, RI; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Eric E. Baker on January 5, 1998. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 9 at 2 p.m. at the Stafford Springs Congregational Church, Main St., Stafford Springs. Burial will follow in Stafford Springs Cemetery, Stafford Springs. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs. Memorial donations may be made to the David W. Baker Fund, Citizen's Scholarship Foundation of Stafford, Stafford Savings Bank, c/o Rose Roszczewski, P.O. Box 25, Stafford Springs, CT 06076, to the Stafford Springs Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 3 Main St., Stafford Springs, CT 06076 or to the Yale Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Attn: A Touch of Comfort, c/o Dr. Stuart Seropian, Yale University, 333 Cedar St., New Haven, CT 06510.