Obituary of Albert Baker
It is with saddened hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Albert Baker, 82, of Bull’s Cove who passed at Blue Crest Nursing Home, Grand Bank surrounded by his loving family on September 23, 2023.
Leaving to mourn with precious and loving memories his loving wife Barbara of 62 years; daughters Wanda Kelly (Randy) of Burin and Tina Baker of Burin; granddaughter Kelly Baker Joyce (Matthew); great-granddaughter Aubrey Joyce; brother Clyde Baker; special friend Calvin Abbott plus a large circle of other family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Llwellyen & Margaret; brothers Gordon, Edward & Harvey.
Albert was born in Femme, Fortune Bay in 1941. Along with his family he resettled to Bulls Cove, Burin when he was around 15 years old. There he met his wife Barbara and they made a wonderful life together for over 61 years. He worked for FPI in Burin, when work shut down there he went to work driving the oil truck and then went to work for FPI in Marystown until his retirement.
He spent his retirement with his family, watching his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays and making model dorys and crafts. Albert was the best father to his two girls, a wonderful grandfather to his only granddaughter and an even more amazing great-grandfather to his great-granddaughter who was the light of his life for the past 8 years. Albert was loved so much and will be sadly missed by his family.
In keeping with Albert’s wishes cremation has taken place.
Family will accepting visitors on Wednesday September 27, 2023 & Thursday September 28, 2023, from 2-4PM & 7-9PM.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family.
The family of Albert Baker would like to thank Dr. Le No at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre and the nursing staff also the staff at Blue Crest Nursing Home, Grand Bank, NL for your care and compassion.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin.
"We learn. We listen. We walk with you."
In Loving Memory
Albert Baker
1941 - 2023
