Leo George BAKER

(b. 24 December 1911 , Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 28 July 1993 , Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
Age: 81
Cause of Death: cardio-respiratory arrest

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Leo George BAKER was born 24 December 1911 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Leo George BAKER was the child of Reuben BAKER and Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD and the grandchild of: (paternal) John BAKER and Jane DAVIS (maternal) Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS and Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Leo George married Evelyn Pearl FEIGE 10 January 1932 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children. Evelyn Pearl FEIGE was born 4 March 1912 in Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville). Evelyn Pearl died 18 October 1981 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Evelyn Pearl was the child of Willard S FEIGE and Anna R KORCH.

Leo George BAKER died 28 July 1993 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA .

Occupation: optical worker

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Leo was cremated. His ashes were scattered in the far left corner (from the road) of St. George's cemetery on Paige Hill in Southbridge, Massachusetts.

Baker Name Meaning
English: occupational name from Middle English bakere Old English bæcere a derivative of bacan ‘to bake’. It may have been used for someone whose special task in the kitchen of a great house or castle was the baking of bread but since most humbler households did their own baking in the Middle Ages it may also have referred to the owner of a communal oven used by the whole village. The right to be in charge of this and exact money or loaves in return for its use was in many parts of the country a hereditary feudal privilege. Compare Miller . Less often the surname may have been acquired by someone noted for baking particularly fine bread or by a baker of pottery or bricks. Americanized form (translation into English) of surnames meaning ‘baker’ for example Dutch Bakker German Becker and Beck French Boulanger and Bélanger (see Belanger ) Czech Pekař Slovak Pekár and Croatian Pekar .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Baer, Bauer, Backer, Barker, Bader, Banker, Bakker, Bake, Hayer

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Leo George BAKER married

Evelyn Pearl FEIGE-- Date: 10 January 1932 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Evelyn Pearl FEIGE was the child of Willard S FEIGE and Anna R KORCH

Name: Evelyn Pearl Feige
Marriage Year: 1932
Marriage Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Volume Number: 53
Page Number: 86
Index Volume Number: 108
Reference Number: F63.M36 v.108

Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Children of Leo George BAKER and Evelyn Pearl FEIGE:

Joan Evelyn BAKER (b.18 July 1932, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 24 March 2016, Northborough, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Robert Francis DAVIS 1957

Richard Leo BAKER (b.18 June 1934, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 10 May 1999, Webster, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Mary Elizabeth SHEEHAN 1955 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

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1911 - Birth - Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts

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Leo George BAKER - 1911 Birth. Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1911 Birth. Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts.
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1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1913 - Woodrow Wilson becomes President of the United States

1913 - October 31 – The Lincoln Highway, the first automobile road across the United States, is dedicated

photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker

1915 - January 25 - First United States coast-to-coast long-distance telephone call

1917 - March 2 – The enactment of the Jones Act grants Puerto Ricans United States citizenship.

1917 - April 6 – WWI: The United States declares war on Germany

Leo George BAKER - photo courtesy of Lionel Rapanault and family -- L to R - Lionel Rapanault, Frank Buckley, Leo Baker. Photo was probably taken around 1920. All 3 chil

photo courtesy of Lionel Rapanault and family -- L to R - Lionel Rapanault, Frank Buckley, Leo Baker. Photo was probably taken around 1920. All 3 children lived on Sayles St. in Southbridge, MA at that time (as indicated by the 1920 US Census).

1918 - March 19 – The United States Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight saving time

1919 - June 4 – Women's rights: The United States Congress approves the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which would guarantee suffrage to women, and sends it to the U.S. states for ratification

1920 Sayles St., Southbridge, Massachusetts
Reuben, age 44. He is listed as having been born in Massachusetts. His parents are listed as having been born in England. His wife, Clarinda, is 44. She was born in Massachusetts. Her parents were born in Canada. The children are: Flora, 19, William, 17, and Leo, 8. They were all born in Massachusetts. Reuben is listed as an operator in an optical company (probably American Optical).
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1920 - January 17 - Prohibition goes into effect on January 17, 1920, under the provisions of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution

1921 - Warren G. Harding becomes President of the United States

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1923 - Calvin Coolidge becomes President of the United States

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1927 - April 7 – Bell Telephone Co. transmits an image of Herbert Hoover (then the Secretary of Commerce), which becomes the first successful long distance demonstration of television

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1929 - Herbert Hoover becomes President of the United States

1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

1930
Baker Edward E. (Edythe L), foreman Am Op Co, h 185 Chapin
Baker Leo, emp Am Op Co, r 185 Chapin
1930 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
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1930
Leo Baker is living on Chapin St. in Southbridge with his brother Edward and Edward’s wife, Edith. Leo is listed as “brother” age 18. He was born in Massachusetts. His father was born in Canada and his mother was born in Massachusetts. Edward’s daughter Marilyn and granddaughter, Ernestine, are also living there.
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Leo George BAKER - Leo and Evelyn at the beach

Leo and Evelyn at the beach
Thanks to Bette

Evelyn and Leo
Thanks to Bette

Leo George BAKER - Leo Baker, Evelyn Pearl Feige Baker, daughter, (Living) - 1930s

Leo Baker, Evelyn Pearl Feige Baker, daughter, (Living) - 1930s
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1931
Baker Edward E. (Edythe L.), foreman Am Op Co, h 185 Chapin
Baker Leo emp Am Op Co, r 185 Chapin
Manning's Southbridge and Sturbridge (Massachusetts) Directory September 1931. Springfield, MA MA: H. A. Manning Co., 1931
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1931 - March 3 – The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United States National anthem.

1932 Marriage / Partner
Leo George BAKER and Evelyn Pearl FEIGE 10 January 1932, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

He was 20 years old.

1932 Marriage. Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1932 Birth of Child
Joan Evelyn BAKER was born 18 July 1932, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Leo George was 20 years old.

1933 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President of the United States

1933 - December 5 – The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution is passed, repealing Prohibition

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1934 Birth of Child
Richard Leo BAKER was born 18 June 1934, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Leo George was 22 years old.

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law

1936
Baker, Leo (Evelyn), emp Am Op Co, h 42 Sayles
1936 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
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1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
42 Sayles Street
Baker Leo, head, 28, b. MA, optician, American Optical, $1600
Baker Evelyn, wife, 28, b. MA
Baker Joan, daughter, 7, b. MA
Baker Richard, son, 5, b. MA
Baker Bruce, son, 1, b. MA
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)

1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1941 - December 8 - (the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor) United States declares war on Japan (WW2)

Leo George BAKER - 1943 Notice of Military Classification NOTE: Class II-B indicated Men necessary to national defense

1943 Notice of Military Classification

NOTE: Class II-B indicated "Men necessary to national defense"
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1944 - D-Day, which occurred on June 6, 1944, was a pivotal World War II operation where Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. Known as Operation Overlord, it involved over 156,000 troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations. The operation aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi German control. The landings marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, leading to the eventual Allied victory in Europe.

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1945 - Harry S. Truman becomes President of the United States

1945 - On September 2, 1945, World War II officially ended with the formal surrender of Japan. The surrender ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, where Japanese officials signed the Instrument of Surrender in the presence of Allied representatives, including General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1949
Baker, Leo (Evelyn), emp Am Op Co, h 42 Sayles
1949 Manning's Southbridge Directory
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1950 - Southbridge, Massachusetts
Name: Leo Baker
Age: 38
Birth Date: abt 1912
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Southbridge Globe, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Dwelling Number: 134
Household Members Age Relationship
Leo Baker 38 Head
Evelyn Baker
38 Wife
Joan Baker
17 Daughter
Richard Baker
15 Son
Bruce Baker
11 Son
1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Leo George BAKER - l to r: Ray Plante, John Baker, Leo Baker (cousins)

l to r: Ray Plante, John Baker, Leo Baker (cousins)
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker

1950 - June 25 - Korean War begins when North Korean forces invade South Korea.

1953 - Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President of the United States

1953 - On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice agreement at Panmunjom. This ceasefire halted the conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by United Nations forces primarily from the United States. The agreement established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the 38th parallel, effectively maintaining the pre-war boundary and creating a buffer zone between the two Koreas.

Leo George BAKER - Evelyn Feige Baker, Marilyn Lachapelle, Vivian Feige Goode, Leo Baker, Midge (George) Feige at Uncle Dicks camp at Baker Pond, Dudley, Massachusett

Evelyn Feige Baker, Marilyn Lachapelle, Vivian Feige Goode, Leo Baker, 'Midge' (George) Feige at Uncle Dick's camp at Baker Pond, Dudley, Massachusetts - 1950s
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Leo George BAKER - Leo and Evelyn Baker at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA

Leo and Evelyn Baker at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker

1961 - John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States

1961 - Vietnam War officially begins with 900 military advisors landing in Saigon.

1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.

1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.

In 1963, on November 22, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. The assassination shocked the nation and the world, leading to widespread mourning and a period of intense national introspection. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States shortly after Kennedy's death. The assassination sparked numerous conspiracy theories and investigations, with the Warren Commission ultimately concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Kennedy's death had a profound impact on American politics and society, marking the end of an era often referred to as 'Camelot.'

1965
Baker Leo G. (Evelyn P) optn AO h 42 Sayles
Polk's Southbridge (Worcester County, Mass.) City Directory 1965
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1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

1969 - Richard M. Nixon becomes President of the United States

1969 - July 20 - Apollo 11 - Man lands on the moon

The Communicator
For the AO Optical Products Division Field Organization
June 1972
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker

June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.

Leo George BAKER - 2007 Photo. 117 Everett St., Southbridge, Massachusetts

2007 Photo. 117 Everett St., Southbridge, Massachusetts
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1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.

1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1974
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1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.

Leo George BAKER - The day he retired from the American Optical Company

The day he retired from the American Optical Company
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1977 - Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States

Leo George BAKER - 2007 Photo. 272 South St., Southbridge, Massachusetts

2007 Photo. 272 South St., Southbridge, Massachusetts
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Evelyn Pearl Feige Baker, me, Leo George Baker - June, 1980

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State occurred on May 18, triggered by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. It caused the largest landslide in recorded history, followed by a massive lateral blast. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 250 homes, and spread ash across the U.S.

1981 - Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1981 Death of Spouse/Partner
Evelyn Pearl FEIGE died 18 October 1981, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)

1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.

1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)

1989 - George H. W. Bush becomes President of the United States

1993 Death
Massachusetts, Death Index, 1970-2003
name: Leo G Baker
event: Death
event date: 28 Jul 1993
event place: Southbridge, Massachusetts
death certificate number: 037476
birth date: 24 Dec 1911
birthplace: Massachusetts
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Obituary
SOUTHBRIDGE - Leo G. Baker, 81, of 272 South St., died yesterday in Harrington Hospital after an illness.

His wife, Evelyn P. (Feige) Baker, died in 1981. He leaves two sons, Richard L. and Bruce S. Baker, both of Sturbridge a daughter, Joan E. Davis of Northboro four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was born in Southbridge, son of Reuben and Marie C. (Renaud) Baker, and lived here all of his life.

Mr. Baker worked in the lens division of American Optical Corp. for 51 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of its Quarter Century Club.

A memorial Mass will be at noon Saturday in St. Mary's Church, 263 Hamilton St. After cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Massachusetts Chapter, 124 Watertown St., Watertown 02172. Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., is directing arrangements.