Avis de décès de Marie-Irene Baker

MARIE IRENE BAKER An energetic life well lived. Born and raised in Midland, Ontario surrounded by loving family, Marie was an intelligent, young woman who skipped 2 grades of school. A sharp dresser with fabulous hair and business acumen, Marie was well suited for her 20 year career at The Bell. Her wide and varied interests included working as a volunteer on the executive of federal and provincial riding associations, the Victoria Women's Association and the CWL. Her fundraising efforts were appreciated by York Central Hospital, Union Villa, the Cancer Society, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Her favourite delights were dancing, bowling, exercise class, vegetable gardening, attending live theatre, going to the movies, eating Shopsy's at the Ex, reading the Toronto Star (especially the financial section), doing crosswords, and reading historical fiction while eating Laura Secords and cashews. She was a woman with a world view. She travelled through Europe, the West Indies, the Arctic, Canada and the U.S. Marie's strong faith permeated her whole life from her daily Rosary and spiritual readings to her selfless acts of love for others. Those around her have been blessed to have known her. She will be truly missed by her family and friends. At Hill House Hospice on Monday, May 4th, 2009. Beloved wife of the late William J. Baker. Loving mother of Marie K. Baker (Rob Reid), and Margaret Anne Phillips (Doug) and beloved grandmother to Robyn, Christopher, Peter, and Katie. She is survived by her brother Jack Harber (Dorothy), and predeceased by her sister Margaret Harber, and brothers Bill and Lloyd Harber. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge St., Richmond Hill (4 traffic lights north of Major Mackenzie Dr.) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 8, 2009 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 39 Green Lane, Thornhill at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations to Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright St., Richmond Hill L4C 4A1, would be greatly appreciated by the family.