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Melvin Arthur "Arthur" Baker

Male 1912 - 2006  (93 years)


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  1. 1.  Melvin Arthur "Arthur" Baker was born 6 Sep 1912, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Melvin Baker and Laura Elizabeth Michael); died 4 Apr 2006, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Apr 2006, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Arthur Melvin Baker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87433

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    ARTHUR BAKER 1912 - 2006 At Heritage House, St. Jacobs, surrounded by his loving family on April 4, 2006, in his 94th year. Predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Iva. Devoted father of Kenneth Baker (Erma), Murray Baker (Marlene), Eleanor Richardson (John), Don Baker (Jeanette), and Harold "Bill" Baker (Kim). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, David Baker (Janet), Cheryl Weber (Rob), Steven Baker (Janet), Jeanette Meyer (Jody), Andrea Baker (Lance), Chad Baker, Melanie Baker, Joyce Richardson (Tim Snider), Judy Richardson, Brian Richardson (Heather), Brenda Richardson (Andre DeMerchant), Matthew Baker, Mark Baker, Jenny Baker (Rick), and Katie Pauhl (Andy), as well as 13 great-grandchildren. Arthur is also survived by his sister Ethel Becker. Friends are invited to share their memories of Arthur with his family during visitation at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Arthur's life and faith will be held at Wanner Mennonite Church, 1725 Beaverdale Rd., Cambridge on Friday, April 7, 2006 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Wanner Cemetery. Donations in Arthur's memory may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Parkisons Society and can be arranged through the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Heritage House for their kindness and loving care during Arthur's residence there. Condolences/Donations/Flowers www.edwardrgood.com 745-8445


    The Record Newspaper - Apr. 6, 2006

    Melvin — Iva Altana Lichty. Iva (daughter of Benjamin W. Lichty and Sarah Ann Reist) was born 27 Nov 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Aug 1991, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Melvin Baker was born 8 Sep 1872, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87434

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    Baker- Melvin, son of George and Barbara Baker, was born in Stevensville, Ont., Sept. 8, 1872; died Feb. 8, 1943; aged 70 y. 5 m. He is survived by his wife Laura (Michael) Baker, and 7 children, (Mrs. Emmanuel Hoffman of Hawksville; Mrs. Fred Fretz, Mrs. Wesley Becker, and Arthur Baker of Kitchener; Mrs. George Schleffel., Mrs. Orval Neureuther of Humberstone; and Mrs. Clarence Huber of South Boston, Va.; a brother (George Baker of Buffalo, N.Y. ); and 2 sisters (Mrs. Rosanna Noyes and Mrs. Truman Burgar of Stevensville.) Brother Baker accepted Christ years ago and remained faithful until the Lord called him home. Funeral services were held in First Mennonite Church, Kitchnener, Ont., in charge of Brother J. B. Martin and S. F. Coffman.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 52 - March 25, 1943

    Melvin married Laura Elizabeth Michael 17 Nov 1897, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada. Laura was born 27 Feb 1871, Sherkston, Niagara, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1956, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Laura Elizabeth Michael was born 27 Feb 1871, Sherkston, Niagara, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1956, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Laura Elizabeth Baker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87435

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    Baker, Laura, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Michael, was born Feb. 27, 1871, at Sherkston, Ont.; passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fretz, St. Jacobs, Ont., on March 24, 1956; aged 85 y. 26 d. She moved to Kitchener from Ridgeway, Ont., in 1930, and to St. Jacobs in 1949. She was converted and united with the Mennonite Church 1905 and remained a faithful member until her death. She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Baker, in 1943, and by a daughter, Virginia-Mrs. George Schleffel, in 1954. Surviving are 5 daughters, Ella-Mrs. Orville Neureuther, Port Colborne; Violet-Mrs. Clarence Huber, Alma; Gladys-Mrs. Emmanuel Hoffman, Hawkesville; Clara-Mrs. Fred Fretz, St. Jacobs, and Ethel-Mrs. C. W. Becker, Kitchener; one son, Arthur, Breslau; 2 brothers, Charles Port Colbourne and Albert, Welland; 31 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services at the St. Jacobs Church on March 27 were conducted by Roy S. Koch assisted by Noah Hunsberger.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 16 - April 17, 1956-page 383, 384

    Children:
    1. Virginia Baker was born 1900; died 1954.
    2. Ella Jeanette Baker was born 1901; died 1982.
    3. Violet Ida Baker was born 7 Dec 1902, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1986, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wellesley Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Gladys Edith Anita Baker was born 8 Mar 1905, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clara Leona Elizabeth Baker was born 13 Oct 1906, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Ethel Zue Marie Baker was born 21 Oct 1910; died 24 Jul 2006; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 1. Melvin Arthur "Arthur" Baker was born 6 Sep 1912, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 2006, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Apr 2006, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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