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Doris Baker Obituary

Doris Archer Baker

Randolph, VT - Doris Archer Baker, 93, died surrounded by her family at the Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, VT. She was born on December 28, 1932 in Bridgewater, VT the daughter of Willie and Nettie (Baker) Archer.

Doris went to the Bridgewater Center School. She worked at the Woodstock Inn, the Guthrie Nursing Home, and at Alice Peck Day Hospital before going to work at the Bridgewater Woolen Mill.

Doris was a member of the Bridgewater Grange, the Bridgewater Legion Auxillary, The VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Ludlow, VT, and the Ludlow Rod & Gun Club. Doris could be found helping many families in the area and very often with her close friend Myrtle Biathrow whom she met at Mill Village and remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

In addition to her parents Doris is predeceased by her six sisters and one brother, two daughters Rachel Archer and Beverly Jennings. She is survived by her son Walter Baker of Colorado Spring, CO, 2 daughters; Janet Webb of Royalton, VT and Jean Johnson of Barnard, VT, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Friends may call on Doris's family from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday February 1st at the Cabot Funeral Home. A service will be held at 3:00pm also at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date in the Methodist Cemetery in Barnard, Vermont.

An on-line guestbook can be found at cabotfh.com

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

Published by Valley News on Jan. 31, 2026.

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3:00 p.m.

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32 Rose Hill, Woodstock, VT

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