_BAKER, John A. - 82, Hubbards, passed away
suddenly June 15, 2002. Born in Blandford, he was a son of the late
Joseph and Rebecca (Heisler) Baker. He was employed for 33 years with
Simpson Sears Ltd. John served with the RCN during the Second World War
from September 1940 to September 1945. He joined as First Class Stocker
and was discharged with the rank of Chief Petty Officier. His service
abroad took him to such places as Gibraltar, South Africa and the
landing of Normandy at the Battle of the Atlantic aboard the corvette
HMCS Moose Jaw. He had been an active member of the Royal Canadian
Legion, Branch 44,
Chester, for over 40 years. He was a kind and gentle man and the heart
and soul of the Hubbards Area Lions Club with 29 years perfect
attendance and due later this month to receive a "900 Visitation" pin.
His dedication to community service through the Lions Club led him to
hold such offices as president six times, region chairman once and many
other offices too numerous to mention. He was most proud though of being
Leo Advisor of the Hubbards Leo Club for 17 years, constantly telling
anyone who would listen that our young people can make a difference and
they are our future. He was the last surviving
member of his immediate family. He is survived by son, John, Vancouver;
daughter, Connie George and her husband Joseph; sister-in-law, Pearl
Baker, Mahone Bay; grandchildren, Patricia (Bruce), Angela, Theresa,
Desiree, Cheryl; four great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis (Homans); brothers,
Harris, Willard; sisters, Hazel, Memlow, Mae. Visitation will be 2-4,
7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral
service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 20, in St. Luke's Anglican
Church, Hubbards, Rev. Mark Pretty officiating. Burial
will follow in St. George's Cemetery, East River. Family flowers only,
donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind,
Canine Vision Canada or a charity of your choice. Family and friends
will be embraced at a reception to follow in Hubbards Area Lions Club.