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Dorothy Baker

December 23, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Dorothy  Baker

Dorothy Jean Baker (ne Drager) passed away peacefuIIy at Stratford GeneraI HospitaI on Saturday, December 23, 2017. In her 86 years among us, Dorothy was a source of Iove, caring and kindness within the circIe of her famiIy and friends.

Predeceased by her husband Meade (ApriI 2008), Dorothy wiII be IovingIy remembered by their chiIdren Shella (Jim) Thompson, Doris Williamson, Betty Jean WaIsh and Ed (Pat) Baker. Cherishing memories of a speciaI grandma are 9 grandchiIdren, 25 great grandchiIdren and 4 great, great grandchiIdren. Dorothy wiII aIso be fondIy remembered by her sibIings Harvey (Mazie) Drager, Ron (Dorothy) Drager, WiIfred (Jean) Drager, PearI Johnston, Rita (George) Hatcher, Erma Costello, Ken (Marg) Drager, Raymond (ShirIey) Drager, Betty Iou Price, Jacquellne CIithero, aIong with Meades sibIings and many nieces and nephews. Joining her husband Meade in eternaI Iife, Dorothys spirit wiII aIso be reunited with her sons-in-Iaws Nell Williamson and John WaIsh, and aII those in her Iarge famiIy circIe who have gone on before us.

FuneraI arrangements are entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth, (519-527-1390). At Dorothys request cremation has taken pIace. A graveside service wiII take pIace on Dorothys birthday, Monday, May 28 at 2p.m. at Bairds Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, the famiIy wouId appreciate donations to The Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of ones choice.
OnIine condoIences can be made by visiting Dorothys memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com

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  1. Elizabeth (Pryce) Jenkin

    February 3, 2018 at 1:00 PM

    Sheila,
    Sorry to hear of the passing of you mother. Remembering all the times spent with your Mom and Dad on way home from school

  2. Gerald & Anne Ryan

    January 3, 2018 at 1:00 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

  3. Murray and Sherry McCall

    January 2, 2018 at 9:00 PM

    So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  4. Tammy preszcator (baker)

    January 1, 2018 at 3:00 PM

    Dad called to let me know of Aunt Dorothy&&single&&s passing and I just wanted to pass along to all of you my sympathy for your loss. All of you will keep her memory alive in your hearts and these memories will help give you peace in the days ahead. Hugs, Tammy and family.

  5. Don & Marj Hulley

    December 27, 2017 at 9:00 PM

    Ed & Pat, Doris, Sheila & Jim, Ron & Dorothy, Wilfred & Jean and all: Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Dorothy and I shared crochet snowflake patterns many years ago. She was a lovely lady and will be missed.

  6. Andre & Jean Delbergue

    December 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    Our deepest sympathy to the Baker family.

  7. Bruno & Joyce Braecker

    December 26, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

  8. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    December 25, 2017 at 9:00 PM

    Dear Doris and Families:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  9. Joe and Lin Steffler

    December 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    Ed and Pat:
    Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our sympathy to all at this sad time.

  10. Ron & Shelley

    December 24, 2017 at 9:00 PM

    Ed, BettyJean Doris, Sheila, and families. We were so sad to hear of Dorothy&&single&&s passing. She struggled lately when she visited but had the same spirit as always. You are never ready to lose your mom, no matter what age or how ill it is never easy. Know that we are supporting you and have great memories of your mom. Keep your memories close as you celebrate her and try to smile when you think of the great times we all shared.
    Ron, Shelley and boys.

  11. Gladys McGregor

    December 24, 2017 at 3:00 PM

    Ed, Doris, Sheila, Betty Jean and the Drager Family. Sharing in your sorrow with the passing of Dorothy. A sweet, funny and determined lady. She fought hard and now will be with Meade again. Hugs to you all.

  12. Carolanne Doig

    December 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM

    Ed and family – so sorry to hear of your loss.

  13. Ray and Linda McNichol

    December 23, 2017 at 10:00 PM

    Our thoughts are with each of your as you grieve the passing of a great lady. She left a mark on all she met.

  14. Mary Anne McNichol

    December 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM

    You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. keep all the happy memories close to your heart and draw on them when needed.

    Mary Anne and family

  15. Bob and Barb watson

    December 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM

    sorry to hear of the loss of your mother condolence to you and your family

  16. Sheila Feeney

    December 23, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    Dear Sheila,Doris,Betty Jean,Ed and Families
    My deepest,deepest sympathy to all of you.I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Aunt Dorothy. God welcomed another angel to watch over all of you.
    She was a wonderful woman who will be missed by many who loved her.
    May all your precious family memories ease the pain of your loss and give all of you strength, at this difficult time..hugs to all of you

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