Barbara F. Baker

Barbara F. Baker, 81, of W. Newfield, died November 20 at the Goodall Hospital in Sanford after a brief illness.She was born in Boston, MA on September 1, 1932, the daughter of Frederick and Katherine (Coffee) Fisher. She came to Maine as a young child, attended local schools and was a 1950 graduate of Sanford High School.Barbara worked in the cafeteria at the Shapleigh Elementary School some years back and more recently was employed at Augat from which she retired several years ago.She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in W. Newfield and the Newfield Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.An avid reader, she also enjoyed cooking, baking and cross stitch. Barbara made sure to watch the evening news on television. She also liked being outdoors in her vegetable gardens and bird watching.She was predeceased by her son Paul W. Baker in 2005.Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Ronald E. Baker of W. Newfield, daughter Kathi Baker and her companion Mark A. Hartwell of W. Newfield and granddaughter Haleigh R. Marston and her daughter Mckenzie Cunningham of W. Newfield.Relatives and friends are invited to attend an informal gathering at her home at 12 Libby Road in W. Newfield on Saturday, December 7 from 1 to 3 PM. Burial will be in the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Springvale.Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. Condolences can be expressed at the Condolences tab at left.