Reinhilde "Nilla" Baum

Reinhilde "Nilla" Baum (Van den hoff) passed away on March 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Borghorst, Germany on September 24, 1937. Nilla was a bright light, a ray of sunshine, known for her optimism and her loving, kind nature. She was the matriarch of her family, devoting her precious time to her loved ones. Her thoughtfulness and attention to detail touched the lives of many.
Nilla loved attending the many games and activities of her family and never arrived empty handed. She felt a Gatorade and a good piece of German chocolate, or a mint would do the trick! Nilla was a masterful knitter and seamstress, creating beautiful garments for her family to cherish for generations. She loved to read and she astonished her family with her repertoire of classics including her favorites Ayn Rand, Cervantes, Steinbeck and Tolstoy. She enjoyed feeding the birds that visited her kitchen window each day. Nilla had a great faith and was devoted to the prayer of the Rosary which she dedicated to all those she loved.
She is survived and missed by her daughter Stephany and husband Peter Woodward, her son John and wife Anna Baum, her daughter Robin and husband Bob Gasdia along with grandchildren Christopher and wife Amy Woodward, Elizabeth and
husband Andrew McInnes, Ian, Cory, Bobby and wife Maria Gasdia, Brad, Bonnie, Lea and great grandchildren Olivia, Hannah, Frankie and Will. Also, sisters Inge Gozze, Gerda and husband Franz Knuth along with many nieces and nephews. Nilla is preceded in death by her loving husband Johann Baum, her parents Elisabeth and Reinholt, her siblings Marga and Dieter.
A Funeral Mass to celebrate Nilla's life will be held at Holy Family Church in Rockland, MA on Monday April 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Nilla's legacy of love, creativity, and devotion to her family will forever be cherished and remembered.