Judy Baker Obituary
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A lifelong area resident, Judy grew up in Fultonville and was employed at various local companies, retiring from Codino Foods in Rotterdam. She worked hard all of her life to provide and care for her family.
Family gatherings and celebrations were very important to her. She loved being surrounded by her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
On October 8, 2004 she was united in marriage to George H. Baker III. They were together for 25 years until his passing on December 19, 2020.
Survivors include her four children, Richard (Sheree) Kretser, Tina Constantine, Bradley Kretser, Kelly (Adrian) Kretser; nine grandchildren, Jessica Marotta, Kaitlin (Joe) Kretser, Chance (Rachel) Lotman, Alexander (Cassandra) Lotman, Anthony (Theresa) Lotman, Terrance Kretser, Bradley Kretser Jr., Kyle Kretser and Marlana Kretser. Many great grandchildren. A special neice, Amy (Jay) Hayes and their son Hunter.
She is also survived by her nine siblings, Albert (June) Brownell Jr., James (Cheryl) Brownell, Tim Brownell, John (Pauline) Brownell, Robin (Al) Calderone, Daniel (Candace) Brownell, Charles (Stephanie) Brownell, Julie (Tom) Putnam, Bert Brownell, Sandy (Mike) Schmidt; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents Judy is predeceased by her siblings Cheryl Clemons, Tom Brownell, Pam Brownell, Mike Douglas, granddaughter Katarina Lotman, son-in-law, Howard Constantine and her best friend Wendy Carpenter.
A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery, Sandflats, Fonda, NY. All will be invited to attend.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rose & Hughes Funeral Home, 200 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY. Please visit the online memorial at roseandhughesfh.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association www.heart.org
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John Akey
October 20, 2025
What a shock to hear such very sad news. I've known Judy (Big Momma) for nearly 30 years. Very hard worker who actually cared about what she did. She loved her family dearly. I will miss our dunkin visits. God, I could go on about all of our crazy stories. Rich, Tina, Brad and Kelly my heart breaks for you all. I know above all how much you all will miss her. She was a constant source of support and encouragement, and occasional boot in the behind.
Rosalind Cross
October 19, 2025
Kelly,Tina,Butch and families...I am so sorry for your loss.I was shocked to see that she had passed,I was hoping that she would recover being what a "tough" woman she was.She myself & Cheryl were best "buddies" for many years while working together at Coleco & Buddy L ect. Sometimes we raised a "little cane" ...we worked hard but had some great times...I will never forget those great times..now she is with Shirley(momma),Cheryl,Pam and George ...Fly high my friend and give your sisters & momma a HUG from me...love and condolences to all....Rosie & Tim
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