Robert Baker South Paris, Maine Obituary

Robert Baker

Harrison – Robert Baker, 65, of Harrison passed away at his home on Thursday, November 7 with his family by his side. He was born in Meriden, CT. on September 1, 1954 the son of Lester Henry and Carol Ann Smith Baker. He graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1973. He worked as a code enforcement officer and a mason. He was a musician and played the drums. He loved to fish, be in the woods, play with his grandkids and take rides, he called “mystery cruises”. He coached girls basketball and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He is survived by his wife, Diane Ramsay Baker of Harrison; his daughters, Lyndsaye Baker Garnett and husband Andrew and Kayla Baker Jones and husband Jeff; grandchildren, Emily and Molly Jones; his dog, Logan; his mom, Carol Ann Baker; his siblings, Sheila Smith and Don, Denise Baker and Lester, Jr. and wife Wendy; sister-in-law, Diane Baker; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Lester, Sr.; and brother Dale. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 13 at 1 p.m at the First Congregational Church, 17 E. Main St., South Paris. Family and friends may attend visitation on Tuesday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Donations in his memory may be made to the Oxford Hills Booster Club. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com
September 1, 1954 - November 7, 201909/01/195411/07/2019
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Chuck Smith
February 25, 2020
Our prayers are with your family. Love Chuck (little Charlie) & Barbara
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Alan S. Paskewich
November 20, 2019
Hello Wife and family of a best friend of mine Rob, I met him about 10yrs ago at a MBOIA meeting, I was asking people about fishing and he responded to me and asked me if I would like to join him in the upcoming spring season....( Iam from Ct and had always wanted to be ... Continue Reading
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Harvey and Kathy Snyder
November 20, 2019
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Harvey Snyder
November 20, 2019
Our family is from away. Every summer we took time to visit Rob in his office, on the run, at a job. What a grand person with sound judgement and a true sense of fairness and responsibility. Everyone will miss him. Harvey and Kathy Snyder and families
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Jared J. Bristol
November 13, 2019
Rob's has been a life well lived. He has been as great a friend to me as any in my life, having shared times for the last 30 years. He was such a kind, humble, generous man. Always that easy smile of warmth. We had so many memories, this space is inadequate. We had ... Continue Reading
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Lisa Villa
November 13, 2019
I will always picture him driving by in this old red pickup smiling and waving. If you knew him, you knew what a good soul he was. There will be a hole in the heart of the Lake Region for quite sometime. Godspeed Roby. We already miss you.
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Donald mulcahy
November 12, 2019
Robbie was with me at post 67 just the other day. We discussed some issues we had to address and he was a pleasure to work with. I’m going to miss him and his insite on construction. Always looked forward to having him come down. My condolences to his family and those of... Continue Reading
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Cheryl Ramsay
November 12, 2019
I will always remember Rob's twinkly eyes. It seemed every time he smiled, his eyes twinkled. I loved how he didn't like red sauce for his spaghetti and just how fussy he was regarding his food. He always made me laugh and I used to think how much fun it would be if we... Continue Reading
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rick@main-landdci.com
November 12, 2019
What a joy it was to work with Robbie. His pragmatic approach and friendly demeanor. Thank you for sharing him with us all!
Beverly Carter-Maxfield
November 11, 2019
A candle was posted for Robert Baker.
A candle was posted for Robert Baker.