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1951
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2019
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Larry Baker Obituary
Born on October 21, 1951 in Westfield, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Velma Baker. He married Laura Roehrig-Goodier on July 18, 2009. He worked as an extruder operator for Polly-O Dairy for 35 years before his retirement.
Larry will be remembered for his love of the Yankees, fishing, mudding, bowling, traveling on his motorcycle and feeding the birds and any other wildlife in his yard. Larry's greatest joy was his family. He lived for his children, grandchildren and great grandson.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Laura Baker of Corning, NY; children: Larry Baker, Jr. of Corning, NY, Robert Baker of NY, Shawn Goodier of Corning, NY, Heather (Brad) Hively of Beaver Dams, NY; 14 grandchildren; one great grandson; siblings: Linda Baker, Sonny (Kim) Baker, Joanie (Phil) Bacon, Marlene (Todd) Kimball; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and his family in Florida.
In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by his sister, Penny Baker and brother, James "Jimbo" Williams.
Family and friends are invited to visitation on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carpenter's Funeral Home 14 E. Pulteney Street Corning, NY. A funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home at 7:00 pm, Pastor Charlie Vollmer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry's name may be sent to a cancer research center of your choice.
Kind words and memories may be shared at: www.CarpentersFuneralHome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Grace Williams
October 17, 2022
We miss you lots, Larry.
Grace Williams
October 16, 2021
Sending you our warmest thoughts and hugs son this anniversary. I have fond memories of Larry and my brother James "Jimbo" Williams.
Grace Williams
November 2, 2019
Our condolenses to all the Baker family. I believe that Jimbo and Larry are together again. All of us were lucky to have known you.
nancy Richtmyer
October 25, 2019
Im sorry for your loss..Thank you for the memories I have of Larry and my mom...I hope your days get better and hold your great memories close to heart and just remember he is with the people he loves and you will be with him some day.
Jim Chrabaszcz
October 25, 2019
Laura,
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. We are very sorry for your loss.
Jim and Amy
October 25, 2019
Uncle Larry, master of wit, commander of smiles. The world is a darker place without him.
October 22, 2019
Our sincere condolences to all the Baker family. Florella and all the Bixby's --presho
The Staff of Carpenter's Funeral Home
October 22, 2019
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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