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Gerald E. "Thumper" Baker

1945 - 2026

BORN

1945

DIED

2026

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Atamaniuk Funeral Home, Inc.

40 Terrace Street

Brattleboro, Vermont

Gerald Baker Obituary

Gerald "Thumper" Baker, 80, of Guilford, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026 at his home after a 6-year battle with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia.

At his request there will be no services, but a gathering will be scheduled at a later date.

To view his full obituary and offer condolences to the family, please visit www.atamaniuk.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Brattleboro Reformer on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Bob and Jackie

February 1, 2026

We were privileged to know a real gentleman like Jerry. May he rest in peace and stay near those left waiting for eternal peace Sending love to Karen and all of his family

The Staff of Atamaniuk Funeral Home

January 31, 2026

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Judith T Bliss

January 27, 2026

I'm so sorry to read about Jerry's passing. He and Karen were such good friends of my first husband and I. My sincere condolences to Karen and all of his loved ones. Judy Tyler Bliss

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