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1932
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2018
Joan Baker Obituary
Joan Sparks Baker passed from this life peacefully at her Wethersfield, Connecticut home on January 18. Joan's superb sense of humor and her compassion drew everyone into her irresistible orbit. With her theater work and her political activism, Joan left her mark on a world that will sorely miss her. She was born on March 1, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri. Joan's husband Nelson passed away in 1986. She leaves her three children, Mark Linn-Baker and his wife Christa Justus, Alison Sparks and her husband Ilan Stavans, and Betsy Baker. She also leaves her brother Sanford Sparks, who lives in California, and her son-in-law Mark Resnisky. Joan adored her grandchildren, Molly Baker Resnisky, Brehan and Mike Cosgrove, Josh and Isaiah Stavchansky, Ruby Baker, and her great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Eloise Resnisky and C.J. Cosgrove. Donations can be made in her honor to the ACLU. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor Street, February 18 at 1:00pm.
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July 25, 2018
Sincerely sorry to hear about Joan's passing. I found out only recently. Last year we shared lunches together talking about old times. She was a remarkable person. I worked with Joan as a Broker and I can tell you, I never saw anyone who could communicate with people as she did. She spoke lovingly to me of her family and grandchildren. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories she gave to you and hold them in your hearts forever.
Mary Lou Wall
Wethersfield,CT.
Toni King
February 14, 2018
To Joan's family and friends- I pray that you find comfort in your time of loss.
I worked with Joan at CT Mutual; she was further along in her career than I and she was very supportive, up-beat and most of all kind. It was a joy to be in her presence and to this day I remember her laugh. I also remember that she had a unique sense of style that I admired. I am blessed to have known Joan, she will be missed.
Luis Miguel Valle
February 8, 2018
I first met this fabulous lady at a photo shoot we did for Japanalia. I was the make up artist. What a treasure she was! I will always smile when I remember her.
Brverly Ulvila
February 6, 2018
Joan was my best pal and dearest friend. I will miss her forever. She loved her family and was so proud of each of her children. She admired the fine people her grandchildren have grown up to be and thought that having great grandchildren was one of the best things that happened in her life.In addition to having a terrific sense of humor and appetite for fun, her political activism and sense of social justice was inspirational.
February 3, 2018
I worked in real estate with Joan for many years. She was a fantastic lady, very bright and lots of fun. My sympathy to your entire family. RIP Joan. Sincerely, Mary Ellyn Vicino AKA MEV
Noreen Greene
February 2, 2018
My husband and I remember Joan and Nelson as two very good friends. We theatered with them, drank, ate and partied with them. Joan was very brave after Nelson died and did such a wonderful job of raising you kids.
We remember her fondly.
Noreen & Marv Greene
Sue Alleva
January 31, 2018
Dear Betsy and Family,
I was so sorry to see your Mom today in the Obituaries. I had just seen her not too long ago at my work (Consignment Originals). I had not seen her since we were kids. We had the best talk and reminisced about when we were all kids. She spoke of how proud she was of her children and Grandchildren! She was a wonderful woman and my Mother and I are so sorry for your loss.
Sue Gustafson Alleva
Joan Gustafson
January 31, 2018
Our Deepest Condolences at the Loss of Your Loved One. Hold on to memories and know that they are always with you.
Kim Harrison, JW
Richard Pfeifer
January 31, 2018
Dear Mark, I will miss your Mother coming into the Restaurant, it was always a joy to see her. I'll miss her hugs and kisses. I would always make sure to give her potato pancakes to take home. She wads dear lady and we will all miss her. All her friends at Old Town.
Mary Udice
January 30, 2018
Dear Mark and family,
On behalf of your friends and classmates from WHS 1972. We are saddened to read of your Mom's passing. We do have a Facebook page for our class and your Mothers information has been shared there by another classmate. We continue to hold you in our in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Blood-Udice
Bob Dio (Aka Amodio)
January 24, 2018
To family and other friends of Joan Baker. My wife and I are so sad to hear of your passing. You've been part of our lives for many years. Joan shined in the plays that I performed and also those that I directed. Joan was such a good-natured woman always smiling, always funny, always kind. She will always be remembered. RIP Joan.
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