Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Melvin Arthur "Arthur" Baker

Male 1912 - 2006  (93 years)


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  • Name Melvin Arthur "Arthur" Baker 
    Born 6 Sep 1912  Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Name Arthur Melvin Baker 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-87433 
    Died 4 Apr 2006  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Buried 7 Apr 2006  Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I87433  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Melvin Baker,   b. 8 Sep 1872, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Feb 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Laura Elizabeth Michael,   b. 27 Feb 1871, Sherkston, Niagara, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Mar 1956, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 17 Nov 1897  Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F37579  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Iva Altana Lichty,   b. 27 Nov 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Aug 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F37525  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • 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

  • Sources 
    1. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Apr. 6, 2006 - Obituary of Arthur Baker.

    2. [S2858] z Vit - ON - Birth Registration, Birth Certificate 054422 (1912).
      Name:Melvin Arthur Baker Date of Birth:6 Sep 1912 Gender:Male Birth Place:Welland, Ontario, Canada Father's name:Melvin Baker Mother's name:Laura Elizabeth Michael

    3. [S2588] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Wanner Cemetery Internet Link.
      BAKER/ Iva Altana LICHTY/ Nov. 27, 1914 - Aug. 23, 1991/ Beloved wife of/ Arthur Melvin/ Sept. 6, 1912 - Apr. 4, 2006/ peace, perfect peace/

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Sep 1912 - Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Apr 2006 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 7 Apr 2006 - Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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