Judy Baker Obituary
Born in Huron, MI, she was the daughter of James M. Donatello and the late Janet R. Sellers Donatello.
Judy graduated from Salisbury State University with a Bachelor’s degree, and she had worked as a pastry chef at the Corner Bistro in Wilmington.
Her family described her as "terribly fabulous". She loved to bake and cook, and she also loved gardening and artwork. Throughout her life, she has been surrounded by amazing family and friends.
In addition to her father, Judy is survived by her daughter, Emily A. Baker; her sisters, Susan Maloney and Kathryn Forte; and her brother, Michael Donatello.
A memorial service will be held at 12 PM Saturday, July 30th in the H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 S. Main St., Woodstown, where friends are invited to visit from 9 AM until the time of service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the H.T. LAYTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE in Woodstown, 856.769.1515.
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Caroline Wieczorek
August 9, 2011
Our sincerest condolences to daughter Emily and ex-husband Joe. You are in our prayers in this difficult time.
Gary Schmelz and Caroline Wieczorek Schmelz and family
Amy Tyler
August 2, 2011
Sending my sympatihies to the Emily and family. It is so difficult to say goodbye to someone who you love so much. I was fortunate to know Judy through our sorority group, and never failed to be impressed by her amazing culinary and sewing skills. She was a wonderful person to have had as a friend.
Dan DiMichele
August 1, 2011
My condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of meeting Judy when i catered her wedding at the Ramada Inn. She was a pleasure to be around and i was glad to see her on occasion at the Corner Bistro. I am sure she will be truly missed.
Chris Waters
July 29, 2011
I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to have known Judy as a friend and sorority sister. She was an interesting person and a pleasure to be around. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. My deepest condolences to Emily and family.
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Rebecca Sabota
July 29, 2011
Emily,
My heart and my prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mom. On those occasions when I had the privilege to chat with her after a choir event, I knew that she was enormously proud of you. She must have been a wonderful mom to have raised a caring daughter such as you.
Mark Layton
July 28, 2011
"Terribly Fabulous" describes Judy perfectly. She was an amazing friend, a loving and caring person, a wonderful cook and baker, quirkly and fun, and someone I am eternally grateful to have had in my life. I will miss her dearly, but will have her in my heart forever. I have many great memories of Judy that I think of often. She had the ability to always make me smile.
My heart goes out to Emily and the rest of her family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Mark Layton Penfield, NY
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