Freida T. Baker 03/14/2016
Freida T. Baker
Freida T. Baker, 97, of Hermon, died on March 14, 2016 at Highland Nursing Home. There will be calling hours Saturday, March 19th, 2 -4 PM, funeral service at 4 PM at the funeral home, Pastor Karen Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Hermon Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Arthur and his wife Deborah Baker of Hermon, Donald and his wife Deborah Baker of Norfolk, Daniel Baker of Hermon, a daughter, Ann Villeneuve of Norwood, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by daughters, Donna Baker, Diane Hamilton and a sister, Esther Reynolds. Freida was born on September 7, 1918 in the Town of Canton, the daughter of the late William and Maude Come Thompson. She married Burton Baker, March 28, 1942 at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Rensselear Falls, he died on March 17, 1988. Frieda worked on the Everett Risley Farm in DeKalb until she and Burton were married. Freida was a member of DeKalb Hermon Senior Citizen Club, DeKalb Craft Club, the United Church of Richville, Friendship Club and the Hermon Ladies Aide (West Hermon Methodist Church). She loved cooking, reading and gardening. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to United Church of Richville, Main and Depot St., Richville, New York 13681.