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Sumner Baker Obituary

Sumner A. Baker, of Canton, entered into rest Feb. 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Gloria (Lasden) Baker. Devoted father of Russell and his wife Katherine Baker, Carol and her husband David Sullivan and Jay and his wife Jennifer Baker. Loving brother of the late Rhoda Yanco. Cherished grandfather of Garrett, Kyle, Brittany, Jessica and Jordan. Services was at the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington Street, Canton on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. Memorial observance at his late residence through Tuesday evening only. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, POB 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or at www.dana-farber.org. and the American Parkinson Disease Association, 72 East Concord Street, C3, Boston, MA 02118 or at www.apdama.org Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 781-821-4600 www.stanetsky.com

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Published by The Canton Journal from Feb. 3 to Feb. 10, 2014.

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February 9, 2014

My heart goes out to you for the deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Sumner. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)

Celeste Ruggeri ( Pasquarosa )

February 8, 2014

Carol, Russell and Jay,
I'm so sorry to of heard of the passing of your dad.
He was such a wonderful man. I think of those years often and with great memories if being part of a wonderful work place.
My prayers are with you all in this sad time if your lives.

February 6, 2014

Carol,so sorry to hear about your dad, we were unable to attend the service - our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Sandy and Dan Denehy

Peggy Flood

February 4, 2014

Dear Russell, Kits and Kyle,

Our thoughts and love are with you always.

Peggy and Jim Flood

Tom Westgate

February 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sumner'a sense of humor was always impecable and always made me laugh. - Tom and Laura Westgate

February 3, 2014

Carol, David and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. You are ALL in our thoughts and our prayers .
Love always,
Mom, Dad, Nana, Rumpa. XO XO

February 3, 2014

Carol, David and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Your are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love always,
Mom, Dad, Nana and Rumpa. XO. XO

February 3, 2014

Carol and Family,
Please know how very sorry we all are for the loss of your Dad, Grandfater and Husband. If there is anything we can do to make this time a little easier for you please do not hesitate to call. Love you always, Karen, Stephen, Sean, Jenna and Andrew. XO

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