David A. Baker

My dad was many things. He assumed many roles and had many interests. He had expertise in many areas. First and foremost he was a loving husband, who shared many a sunrise on the hill with our mom. To my sisters and me he was a wonderful father who stopped whatever he was doing to help us or to spend undivided time with us (unless his pager toned :)). He was a great son and a good brother. To his grandkids he was the best grampy, who took them exploring in the woods and chased them in the pool. He was a loyal friend. He was a forester, a tree surgeon, a fire fighter and a chief. He was a rural water supply expert, a forest fire fighting expert , a squad boss, a crew boss, a welder, a mechanic, an electrician, a carpenter and a furniture maker. In season, he was an expert blue berry picker, an expert clammer, an avid gardener. Recently, a proud maple syrup maker and bread and butter pickle maker. An outdoors man and a hunter. His hugs were the biggest and the best, he told a great story and loved a practical joke. He was an inventor. He was a patriot. He was a hard worker. And when I look back through my childhood, one of the themes that weave the fabric of my memories of him, is as a teacher. Thank you dad. I love you.

Wendy, my thoughts are with you and your family in this sad time. I will miss my conversations with Dave at the post office or the lovely conversations between myself and you both while working at Flatebread. I enjoyed knowing Dave, he always made me smile. He will be missed.

To Wendy and all her girls and their families, Pam, her dad and her girl's families, may great memories and your strong faith sustain you through this very difficult time and know that friends truly mean "if there is anything I can do please let me know."
My deepest sympathies to all
Lee Gordon and Family

It is an honor to be able to say we knew Dave Baker. Please accept our condolences.

Our prayers are with Dave and his family.A fond memory of Dave is when we spent a 24 hour shift together responding to alarms of fire in an urban Fire Dept.{over a hundred thousand city population]where I served as a Deputy Fire Chief.Dave impressed me with his fire-fighting ability and knowledge.He was a gentleman with whom I enjoyed and respected.Godspeed. Michael and Maureen Kuhn,Wilmington,Mass.

I will always remember running into Dave at the junction store, he would always talk to me, ask about others and all the while he was mistaken me for Amanda. He was always kind and had a great since of humor!

Wendy & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Dave was one of
the best.

Dave, you were one of the best story tellers I've ever heard. I never tired of hearing about the crazy hunting trips or the wild fires you fought. You will be sorely missed, my friend.

Wendy and family.
Dave was a ball to have at hunting camp up here in Ripley Maine. He was more fun than anyone can ever imagine. We all enjoyed him and all the stories and lies we all swapped. He will be truelly missed by all of us in hunting camp. This Fall we plan to all shoot our guns in the air in his memory. From the "Bogan Beaters"

Wendy and Kids,
Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. Dave was a great man.

Wendy and family...Our deepest condolence during this very emotional time..........Please seek comfort in each other and in the memories that will always remain in your hearts. We were all blessed to have known him. The Mann & Turley family(Kingston,NH)

Dave will be missed, will always remember those early morning (6am)phone calls. (I'm up everybody should be up) Dave you always got an early start on the day.

Dave, you were always "one of the best wildland firefighters "with whom I've had the pleasure of serving. You taught many of us "young firefighters " more than can be found in any books. I always knew we could overcome any situation as long as you were there. There isn't enough space to tell all the stories. We won't be able to walk into a forestry warehouse for an assignment without thinking of you.

Our prayers go out to your whole family. Gail and I wish you comfort in this troubled time.

David was a leader for all wildland fire fighters. He taught us new fire fighters about the world of wildland fires. He was a gentleman and inspiration for us all. No one will ever forget his stories about DOG WOOD , Moisa Diane . HEIMY or EGOR. He was an inspiration to us all and a leader for New Hampshire western fire crews.

We loved our life with you on "the hill" David. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Baker family.
The Browns
Newton, NH