Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
About
FUNERAL HOME
Samuel Baker Obituary
Samuel (Sam) was born on September 24, 1948, in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Samuel Gerald Baker, Jr. and Jacqueline Baker. He graduated from Marian High School in Barre, Vermont, where he played basketball and assisted as an altar server at St. Monica's Catholic Church.
After graduation, Sam was drafted into the United States Army in January 1969, where he served as a Platoon Sergeant, earning a Bronze Star during the conflict in Vietnam. After his honorable service to our nation, he returned to Vermont where he married Rhonda George and earned an Associates Degree from Hesser College. Sam worked as a security guard and on various area ski patrols, and was dedicated to his volunteer work with The Special Olympics. Sam married Tammy Richer on December 18, 2010, and they made their home in Manchester, NH, where she cared for him during his long battle with cancer.
Sam was a kind and gregarious man who easily made friends with everyone he met. Sam loved our nation and was a fan of the Red Sox and the Patriots sports teams.
Sam is survived by his wife, Tammy (Richer) Baker, daughters, Kate (Andrew) Demers and Kristine (Brian) Looney, and son, Samuel (Lisa) Baker IV, his stepdaughter Alicia Medugno, his eight beloved grandchildren, and his sisters, Sandra (Brent) Whitcomb and Laurie (Frank) Sienko.
SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, in Manchester, at which time a time of remembrance will be held. A requiem funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 17, 9:30 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 43 Franklin St., in Nashua, NH. Military honors, Rite of Committal and interment will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, in Boscawen, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Special Olympics.
Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium assisted the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to https://phaneuf.net/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Baker
6 Entries
PJ Cistulli
July 20, 2023
Kate, very sorry about the recent loss of your Dad! Cancer does not seem to discriminate among young , old , or otherwise healthy folks. Very strong resemblance facially, maybe that's where you inherited your energy! Sincere condolences to you and your family! PJ
Fudgie Mullen
July 16, 2023
So very sorry to hear of Sammy´s passing. My condolences to Tammy and their family. Love Fudgie
Richard Ferrin
July 16, 2023
Tammy, I'm so sorry to read about your loss.
Sam always had an easy smile and a great attitude.
I'm hoping your memories will help you cope with your pain.
tom
July 14, 2023
Love you man.RIP
tom mara
Lou Martineau
July 13, 2023
Rest in peace Sam , my deepest sympathies to Tammy and the Baker family!!! We had quite the run together working at YDC , and I´m going to miss seeing you and Tammy at Fortellos !!! Lou Martineau !!!
Robert D Machain
July 13, 2023
Mr. Baker III,Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in Samuel Baker's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Samuel Baker
Jul
16
Jul
17
Funeral services provided by:
Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Hanover Street243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104
How to support Samuel's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Samuel Baker's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
