Passed away peacefuIIy at home on Monday, August 5, 2013 with his famiIy by his side, as was his wish. BeIoved husband of CaroI (nee Chesney) Baker for 57 years and Ioving Dad of Tracy Joan MaIIen (Brian) of Tottenham and Jayne Iindsay Baker of Iondon. Gars pride and joy were his three grandchiIdren, Spencer, Andrew and EmiIy MaIIen. Survived by his brother Jack Baker of HamiIton and sibIings-in-Iaw Marilyn Meinhardt (Bob) of FIorida and GIenn Chesney (Marilyn) of Seaforth. Gar wiII be dearIy missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Janet (nee Connon) Baker; sibIings Janet Kinnear (Albert), Alex Baker, Aubrey Baker (Betty), BiII Baker; and brother-in-Iaw Grant Chesney (Karen).
He had a genuine Iove of sports, such as hockey, fishing and the great outdoors. His teaching career incIuded Exeter PubIic SchooI the Canadian Forces Base in CIinton and CentraI Huron Secondary SchooI in CIinton. Teaching was a career choice Gar decided to foIIow when he was in grade five, due to the infIuence of his teachers. He was educated at the University of Western Ontario where he graduated with an Honours BA and retired as the department head of geography at CentraI Huron Secondary SchooI. His friends over the years are cherished as he has mentioned during the past few months and his Iove of hockey transferred to watching the TripIe A kids in the Huron-Perth Ieague.
Cremation has taken pIace and memoriaI visitation wiII be heId at Northside United Church, 54 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 11 a.m. untiI the time of Gars memoriaI service to ceIebrate his Iife at 2 p.m. Pastor Mary FIetcher officiating. Interment of Gars cremated remains wiII take pIace at MaitIand Bank Cemetery foIIowed by a reception in the church haII.
In Iieu of fIowers, memoriaI donations to Northside United Church, Seaforth Community HospitaI, RoyaI Canadian Iegion Branch 156 or to Pancreatic Cancer Canada wouId be appreciated and can be made through McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390, at the church during visitation or by visiting Gars memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Bryan and Lynda Vincent
We will miss see Gar, especially at church. He was a real good friend to sing Barbershop with. Calol, Tracy and Jayne you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Leo and Sharon Medd
Carol, Tracy, Jayne and families, so sorry to hear about your loss, he will be greatly missed, Gar touched the hearts of many, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Leo and Sharon
Carol Kelly
Dear Carol, Tracy and Jayne:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Gar will never leave you as he will live on in your hearts through all of your wonderful memories of your time spent together. Hopefully, these memories will provide you with much comfort.
Warmest regards, The Kelly Family (Carol, Steve, Murray, Glenyce, Michael and Heather)
Linda Millar
Sincere sympathy to Mr. Baker&&single&&s family. He was a great geography teacher, with a very kind heart.
Sincerely
Linda Millar
Former Student
CHSS
Helen Southgate Oldfield
Dear Carol, Tracy, Jayne, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband and father. I had a nice chat with him at the hospital a few weeks ago and it is hard to imagine that he is gone. He will me missed by a great many people as he touched a lot of lives in a good and positive way. Hugs to all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Helen
Alex and Blondie MacLeod
Carol and family. Alex and I were saddened to hear of Gar&&single&&s passing. His smile and sense of humor will be missed. We will keep you in our prayers.
Alex and Blondie MacLeod
Carol and family. Alex and I were saddened to hear of Gar&&single&&s passing. His smile and sense of humor will be missed. We will keep you in our prayers.
David and Kari Rimmer
Carol, Jayne and Tracy. I was saddened to hear of Gar&&single&&s passing. Through my parents I came to see his energy and love for life and those around him. He and Carol were so kind to Mom and Dad and their friendship is valued. We will be thinking of you all and will remember his spirit well.
ward hodgins
just found out about Gar&&single&&s passing. Please accept my condolences in the loss of a husband and father. My memories of Gar are many and all good. Lot&&single&&s of laughs together in the stall room at CHSS. I remember a gentle man with the firery heart of a true competitor when he stepped on the ice.
Jane & JD Kuepfer
You&&single&&re in our thoughts and prayers, Carol.
Linda & Jerry Allin
So sorry to hear of Gar&&single&&s passing. Thinking of you with condolences and caring.
Donna and Harry Arts
Our sympathies to you Jayne, to your Mom, Tracy and entire family. May your memories of your Dad, and the support of family and friends, help you during this sad and difficult time. Donna and Harry Arts
Maureen Scott and family
Carol, Tracy, Jayne and family, we were very sorry to hear of Gar&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Merv and Maureen Agar and family
Carol and family, Our thoughts are with you as you say goodbye to a wonderful man. Gar will be remembered by many in the community with fond memories.
Ron and Shelly Pryce & Family
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Sheldon will always remember Garr&&single&&s friendly words of encouragement after a hockey game.
Doug Bach
Carol & Family: My sincere sympathy to you on Gar&&single&&s passing. May the many happy memories of the past help to get you through this difficult time.
Murray Hunking
To the Baker Family,I had MR.BAKER for a teacher for the short time I went to C.H.S.S. ,and really RESPECTED HIM !! Hold on to all the good memories!You are in my Thought&&single&&s and Prayer&&single&&s. Murray Hunking
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Nancy (Kunder) Malachowski
Dear Carol, Tracy, and Jayne: Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Gar. It is so difficult to lose someone so precious in your lives. My memories of Gar are of a wonderful husband and father. I truly cherish my childhood memories of our neighbourhood in Harpurhey and always felt just as much at home in your house as in my own. I know how much your hearts must hurt right now, but the wonderful memories you each hold will slowly fill your hearts again when it is time. My mom is doing better after her four months in hospital, and she had tried calling Carol last week. She always has enjoyed her friendship with Carol. She was sad to hear of your loss. Hugs to you all.
Nancy
Vickie and Skinny Broome
Carol and family: So sorry for your loss, hold on tight to all the wonderful memories he has left you with.
Bill And Lois Hoff
Sorry for your loss, we will miss Gar&&single&&s fishing visits.
Keith & Gloria Wilbee
Carol and Family,
Our deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Kelly
Dear Carol, Tracy, and Jayne: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gar will never leave you as he will live on in your hearts and memories, which will provide you with much comfort at this sad time. Warmest regards, The Kelly Family (Carol, Steve, Murray, Glenyce, Michael and Heather)
Rick & Barb Elliott
Carol our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time
My memory of Gar will always be the great times we had playing and talking about one of his passions Hockey
Our prayers are with you all
Harry and Dianne Mero
May it help to know that others care at this time. Gar always had such a wonderful smile and he will be missed by all who knew him. Heartfelt Sympathy now and through the days ahead
Jim and Gene Baynham
We are saddened to hear of Gar&&single&&s passing. He will be dearly missed by many. We always enjoyed being in his company and his wealth of knowledge.
Jim and Janice Preszcator
Carol, Tracy and Jayne; Our deepest sympathy to you on Gar&&single&&s passing. May you have more smiles and laughs because he was here than tears because he is gone. We know that is how he would want it,. Jim and Janice Preszcator
Kim & Jim Wiley
Carol, Tracy and Jane – our thoughts are with you during these hard times… He was a wonderful man, he had time to help others, he had answers to problems and always had stories to tell. Although I feel we didn&&single&&t know him really well, we definitely know his children and grandchildren – and he leaves a great legacy through them and the memories they will always hold dear.
Trish MacGregor
Dear Carol, Tracy and Jayne,
My heartfelt condolences to all of you at this difficult time. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was an awesome man. Good memories and shared stories will keep him close always. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
Trish