Brenda J. Baker,
59, passed away Thursday (Dec. 20, 2012) at Jones Memorial Hospital following a
brief illness.
Mrs. Baker was
born on July 26, 1943 in Wellsville to John R. and Jean (Lyon) Burdsall. She
was a 1961 graduate of Wellsville Central School. On May 30, 1964, she married
Richard M. “Dick” Baker, who survives.
Brenda was a
stay at home mom and devoted her life to her husband and children.
In addition to
her husband of 48 years, she is survived by two sons, R. Bruce (Jennifer) Baker
of Frederick, Md. and David (Rachel) Baker of North Beach, Md.; one brother,
John R. (Joan) Burdsall of Fairport; two sisters, Barbara (Doug) Strong of
Southwick, Mass. and Debra Dyer of Raleigh, N.C.; five grandchildren, Zackery
Baker, Emily Baker, Kevin Baker, Kyle Baker and Christine Cyr; one great
grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and
cousins.
Brenda loved
books and was an avid reader. Through
the years, the simple pleasure of spending time with her husband, children, and
grand children was most dear to her heart.
She was also devoted to her many friends, enjoying special memories
together. Brenda cherished her
relationships and drew strength from the love of family and friends.
There will be no
prior visitation. A memorial service will be planned in the spring with burial
in the Baker Family Cemetery.
Arrangements are
under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover.
Memorial
contributions in Brenda’s name may be made to Andover Rescue Squad, PO Box 726,
Andover, NY 14806.
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