Obituary for Joan Katherine Baker
Joan Katherine Baker, 86 of Lenox, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022 at Kimball Farms Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on March 25, 1936 to Walter and Mildred Zimmer Wurst, she was educated in Erie schools.
She married Bradley Alan Baker on December 26, 1955.
Primarily a homemaker, at one time Mrs. Baker worked for several years for the Richmond and West Stockbridge Health Association, visiting and assisting the elderly in the Berkshires and Eastern New York State.
Mrs. Baker enjoyed doing crafts, painting, making Shaker baskets as well as beautiful quilts.
She was a wonderful and precious woman, and nothing outweighed the love she had for her family and children.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Bradley Baker of Lenox. Children, Kathleen A. Hoy (Jeffrey) of Lee, NH, David A. Baker (Susan) of Pittsfield and Steven M. Baker (Amy) of Middlefield. Ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Daniel P. Baker; granddaughter, Amanda Baker; and a sister, Cheryl Barchanowicz.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Mrs. Baker will be held SATURDAY, April 30, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Berkshire First Church of the Nazarene in Dalton. Burial will follow at the Richmond Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to Gideon’s International in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on March 25, 1936 to Walter and Mildred Zimmer Wurst, she was educated in Erie schools.
She married Bradley Alan Baker on December 26, 1955.
Primarily a homemaker, at one time Mrs. Baker worked for several years for the Richmond and West Stockbridge Health Association, visiting and assisting the elderly in the Berkshires and Eastern New York State.
Mrs. Baker enjoyed doing crafts, painting, making Shaker baskets as well as beautiful quilts.
She was a wonderful and precious woman, and nothing outweighed the love she had for her family and children.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Bradley Baker of Lenox. Children, Kathleen A. Hoy (Jeffrey) of Lee, NH, David A. Baker (Susan) of Pittsfield and Steven M. Baker (Amy) of Middlefield. Ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Daniel P. Baker; granddaughter, Amanda Baker; and a sister, Cheryl Barchanowicz.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Mrs. Baker will be held SATURDAY, April 30, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Berkshire First Church of the Nazarene in Dalton. Burial will follow at the Richmond Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to Gideon’s International in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA 01201.