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Joseph Baker Obituary

Joseph R. Baker Sr. 1944 -2012 HUNTINGTON - Joseph R. Baker, Sr., 67, a retired Track Worker for over 10 years for the Pioneer Valley Railroad, died Tuesday, October 30th at home with his loving family by his side. Born on November 14, 1944, he was the son of the late Joseph Baker and Bambelia E. (D'Amico) Baker. He lived in Huntington for the past 30 years, coming from Russell. He was a graduate of Jonathan Law High School in Milford, CT. Joseph was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era. He was an avid outdoorsman and coin collector, and he loved working in his garden, which went along with his peaceful nature. He was a kind, gentle man who will be deeply missed. He was predeceased by his wife, Susan (Gilmet) Baker. He leaves his 1st wife, Judith S. Baker; two sons, Joseph R. Baker Jr. of MA, and Jason E. Baker of IL; a daughter Amy L. Ellinger of MA; three brothers, James Baker, Edward Baker and Kevin Baker; two sisters, Delores "Dee" Hunt and Diana Azevedo; five grandchildren, Nathan and Kaleb Baker and Jaiden, Anthony and Gabriel Ellinger and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his step children Robert, Scott and Kathy Gilmet and three step-grandchild-ren. There are no calling hours. Donations may be made to the VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA 01060 or to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. O'Brien Hilltown Community Funeral Home in Huntington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2012.

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December 1, 2012

Joe, Thank You for all you have done for us. I will miss you & wish I could have learned more of your wisdom. please be at peace & be with these beautiful children.

Amy Baker/ Ellinger

November 17, 2012

It's hard to find the words to say , how much I miss you every day.Every time I drive down my street or give your flowers something to eat.I smell your clothes and it's bitter sweet.But I feel you all around me ,and I know your still protecting me in your suttle way's.This life of yours was too short but still I know your waiting for me , your just standing there on the cieling waiting .I love you so much Daddy. love your baby girl.

November 3, 2012

I am so sad to hear of Joey's passing. I feel for all of you, Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Love, Beth and Family

November 3, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and payers are with your family.
Linda & Bill Baker

dee hunt

November 1, 2012

joe you were the best big brother any sister could have,i love you and miss you so much.you are always in my heart and prayers peace and love babe dee

November 1, 2012

joe, you were the best big brother any sister could have. I love you, and will miss you always. always in my heart and prayers. peace and love babe,dee

Geneveive D'Amico

November 1, 2012

I am sad for everyone in the Baker Family along with all the relatives. I am confident that Joseph is now in a better place. May he rest in peace always. Love - Aunt Gen

Eddie & Patty Baker

November 1, 2012

No regrets; just loving memories of a peaceful, kind and soft spoken man. You are missed already, brother.

Betty Voyles & Geno Madonia

November 1, 2012

God looked around His garden

And found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the earth

And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you

And lifted you to rest.

God's garden must be beautiful

He always takes the best.

He saw the road was getting rough

And the hills were hard to climb,

So He closed your weary eyelids

And whispered "Peace be thine".

It broke our hearts to lose you

But you didn't go alone,

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

Grandpa Joe and Nathan (a few years back)

Nathan Baker

November 1, 2012

Joe with his children and grandchildren

Lisa Baker

November 1, 2012

Joe and his son, Jason

Lisa Baker

November 1, 2012

Kaleb and Nathan Baker

November 1, 2012

We love you Grandpa! You're with the Angels now!

Kaleb & Nathan Baker

November 1, 2012

We love you Grandpa. You're with the Angels now.

Lisa Baker

November 1, 2012

Thinking of you all and wishing we were there with you! Sending love from Illinois!

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