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Jake Baker Obituary
He was born in Calais on Oct. 5, 1928, a son of Alden and Vera Gaddis Baker.
Jake was employed at A&P Tea Company and H.P. Hood Company, and owned and operated Boynton's Market in Hallowell for 17 years. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus Canabas Council 1299 of Gardiner and a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Gardiner.
He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Baker.
Jake is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine Gilson Baker of Monmouth; five sons, Michael Baker and his wife, Wilma, of Pittston, Gregory Baker and his wife, Susan, of Pittston, Steven Baker and his wife, Jean, of Pittston, Richard Baker of Hallowell, and Matthew Baker and his wife, Tammy, of Gardiner; his brother, Dexter Baker of Augusta; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, where, at 7 p.m., officers and members of Knights of Columbus Gardiner will recite the Rosary. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at St. Joseph Church in Gardiner. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Gardiner.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HealthReach Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jake Baker
The Family of John Simth
October 2, 2007
To the Baker family,
Our depest condolence for your loss. We remember Jake from Hood, when he worked with John and from Boyntons.
Betty, Carl, and Little John
Suzanne Mann
September 29, 2007
Dear Steve and family;
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It is a difficult time, but may your memories keep you strong. Sue (Lougee) Mann
Parker spearin
September 28, 2007
Greg & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly, parker & andrea spearin
Donald Mckenna
September 28, 2007
To the entire baker family, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with your family. From crews 72262 and 72265.
Dawn Mahoney
September 27, 2007
Dearest Mrs. Baker and the "Baker Boys,"
My thoughts and prayers and those of my family are with you in this time. You are always in my mind fondly. I am sure that Jake had a wonderful welcoming committee!
With love,
Dawn (Lancaster) Mahoney
chris kelly
September 27, 2007
I was very saddened to hear of Jake's passing. I will always remember him as one of the kindest and nicest people I've known. He gave me a big hug the last time I saw him at the market and always welcomed me when I visited at camp with Jeff. He was one in a million and my sincere sympathy is with the entire Baker family.
Lana Sawyer and The Penfold Family
September 27, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Kimball
September 26, 2007
Lorraine and Family: Please accept our most sincere sympathy. It is never easy to lose a member of your family. We pray that he is now with God and all those who have gone before, Jeff, Dave, his parents... Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy, Jason, and Casey.
Anna and Jimmy Curtis
September 26, 2007
Lorraine and family - You are in our prayers and thoughts. Jake was a very special person as you are too. Our deepest condolences.
TROY CUTLER
September 26, 2007
To the entire Baker family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jake's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
The Cutlers.
Bob Hall
September 26, 2007
Lorraine,my thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the Baker family at this very difficult time.
Ron&Sue Gilbert
September 25, 2007
We are so sorry to here about Jake. we send our prayers and sympathy.If you need anything give us a call.
Melissa (Parnell) Weston
September 25, 2007
To the entire Baker family, we are sorry for your loss.
Melissa, Matt & Family
Rhett Eldridge
September 25, 2007
To the Baker family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. From the family camp, to Boyntons market, to his famous Mince Meat, Jake touched many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Patrick & Tanya Chadwick
September 25, 2007
Baker Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maureen (Mo)
September 25, 2007
To Lorraine and the entire Baker family, my heart felt deepest sympathy to you and the passing of Jake. I am glad I got the chance to take care of him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Arthur Christopoulos
September 25, 2007
We lost a childhood and lifelong friend. Betty and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Art and Betty, San Antonio, FL
Jeannette Davis - Stackpole
September 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you,memories I will always have in my life, to be so gratefull that I worked beside a great person and friend.
tammy Mason
September 25, 2007
Dear Lorraine, I am so sorry for your loss.My thoughts are with you. Tammy and Ron Mason
Janine (Pratt) Chinn
September 25, 2007
Even though I live in WV now, I remember the days at camp and my visits to Boyntons Market when I lived in Hallowell. With deep sympathy on the lost your loved Jake. Janine
SKIP&JANE FULLER
September 25, 2007
TO LORRAINE AND FAMILY, HOW SAD WE ARE TO READ OF JAKES PASSING. THE LOVE YOU ALL SHARED FOR ALL THE YEARS WILL REMAIN WITHIN YOUR CIRCLE FOREVER. JAKE WAS A PIECE OF A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE FAMILY.THINKING OF YOU ALL SKIP&JANE FULLER
Cathie Hinds
September 25, 2007
Steve (and family)
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Liesse Thibeault
September 25, 2007
I will always remember Jake holding court in the early morning at Boynton's offering up coffee and a warm smile in his red apron.
Diane Lessard-Collin
September 25, 2007
Lorraine and Family....Condolences and sympathy to you and yours. Words are of little comfort at a time like this, but please know that you are in my thoughts.
Sharon Breton-Freeman
September 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Sandra Fuller
September 25, 2007
So sorry to hear of Jakes passing. He used to be our milkman when we lived in Randolph. My thoughts are with the family at this time.
Sandra Ruller and Family
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