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Richard Leo
BAKER
(b.
18 June 1934
,
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
d.
10 May 1999
,
Webster, Massachusetts, USA
)
Age: 64
Cause of Death: cancer of the liver
Summary:
Richard Leo BAKER was born
18 June 1934
in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Richard Leo BAKER
was the child of
Leo George BAKER and
Evelyn Pearl FEIGE
and the grandchild of:
(paternal)
Reuben BAKER and
Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD
(maternal)
Willard S FEIGE and
Anna R KORCH
He married Mary Elizabeth SHEEHAN . They divorced. Mary Elizabeth SHEEHAN was born 02 February 1938 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Richard Leo BAKER died 10 May 1999 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA.
Details of the life of Richard appear below.
He married Mary Elizabeth SHEEHAN . They divorced. Mary Elizabeth SHEEHAN was born 02 February 1938 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Richard Leo BAKER died 10 May 1999 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA.
Details of the life of Richard appear below.
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RICHARD L. BAKER, 64
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
May 12, 1999
Estimated printed pages: 1
STURBRIDGE - Richard L. Baker, 64, of 20 Bates Hill, Fiskdale, died Monday in Hubbard Regional Hospital, Webster, after a long struggle with cancer.
He leaves a brother, Bruce S. Baker of Sturbridge; a sister, Joan E. Davis of Northboro; nephews and nieces. He was born in Southbridge, son of Leo G. and Evelyn (Feige) Baker, and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Baker worked for American Optical Corp., Southbridge, before retiring.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. May 22 in St. Mary's Church, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial will be at the family's convenience. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Reconciliation, 5 North Main St., Webster, Massachusetts 01570. Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.
Richard is buried at:
Added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
May 12, 1999
Estimated printed pages: 1
STURBRIDGE - Richard L. Baker, 64, of 20 Bates Hill, Fiskdale, died Monday in Hubbard Regional Hospital, Webster, after a long struggle with cancer.
He leaves a brother, Bruce S. Baker of Sturbridge; a sister, Joan E. Davis of Northboro; nephews and nieces. He was born in Southbridge, son of Leo G. and Evelyn (Feige) Baker, and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Baker worked for American Optical Corp., Southbridge, before retiring.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. May 22 in St. Mary's Church, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial will be at the family's convenience. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Reconciliation, 5 North Main St., Webster, Massachusetts 01570. Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.
Richard is buried at:
Added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM
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