Honeoye/Canandaigua: April 22, 2015 at age 92 years. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years, George Baker, who passed in 2003. Survived by her children; Walter (Maureen) Baker of Stanley, Kathleen (Keith) Stumbo of Honeoye, John (Linda) Baker of Sodus, Carolyn (Lynn) Gorton of Canadice, Albert (Dale) Baker of Canandaigua, Sharon Gendreau of Livonia Center, Steven Baker of WV, Robert (Cynthia) Baker of WV, and Barbara (Bobby) Ashmead of Honeoye. 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren, loving nieces & nephews.
Mary was born in Widen, WV on April 25, 1922, the daughter of Septinnio Gonfindini and Maria Vito. When Mary was a young child they moved to Brown St. in Rochester, NY, where she grew up with her two brothers and three sisters. She married George Baker on Nov 6, 1943. They relocated to Newark, NY in 1946 with 2 young children. The family later moved to Honeoye, in 1958, with six children. In a few years the family increased by three more children to make a total of nine children. Mary’s life was her family which she took great pride in nurturing. She was a wonderful cook and always had bake goods in the freezer for last minute guests. Mary spent her spare time doing needle work, crocheting, and gardening. She also made great use of the Honeoye Library. After the children were grown, Mary started painting. She did beautiful landscapes which she gave to family members. George was very civic minded and was on many committees in the community. Mary was by his side helping with the Winter Carnival, the float for the Chamber which was in the Naples Grape Festival parade, the Sandy Bottom committee pancake breakfast, and whatever else George volunteered her for. In 2003, George and Mary moved to Horizons in Canandaigua where she enjoyed eleven years taking part in all the many activities. Mary spent her last year of life at Elm Manor Nursing Home in Canandaigua.
Friends may call on Wednesday, April 29th, from 9:30-11am at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye. Mary’s Funeral Mass will be held following calling at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 8961 Main St., Rte 20A, Honeoye. Burial Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church, PO Box 725, Honeoye, NY 14471 or the Honeoye Public Library, PO Box 70, Honeoye, NY 14471. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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She was always willing to have one more kid at the dinner table and one more little cousin under foot.My memories of Honeoye summers with Kathy and all my Baker cousins will always include Mary. My sympathies to the whole family.
Mrs. Baker sounds like an incredible woman, our sincere condolences to her entire family.
Al and Walt,
We send our deep sympathy to you and your entire family for the loss of your Mother. May she rest in peace and her family find comfort in their memories of a loving Mother.
So very sorry for your family’s loss. I still remember the day that Mary and George moved into Horizons so many years ago. Thank you for allowing me to care for her.
My wife Sandy and I have had the blessed privilege of knowing Mary while she lived at Horizons. I have been teaching the Bible every Sunday evening there for the last 12 years and Mary rarely, ever missed. She was always a joy to chat with and she had the best questions about the Bible. It was hard to see her move to Elm Manor as I saw she was slowing down. I filled in a handful of times teaching at Elm Manor this last year and she still came every time! We will miss her for now but rejoice in knowing that we’ll have a wonderful reunion again!
May you all find comfort in The Saviors loving arms,
Gregg and Sandy Janshego
My deepest sympathy to the entire Baker “Clan”. Mary was kind, thoughtful and generous to all who knew her. She was dedicated to her children, her spouse, and her strong Faith and her spirit will live on in all of us.
Sincerely,
Sonja
I brought Communion to Mary on Thursdays at Elm Nursing Home. We said our prayers together and before I would leave, she always said to me “God Bless You” I will miss seeing Mary, Rest in Peace and “God Bless You”.
barb thinking of you and Bobby. Will see you tomorrow if u need any thing please let me know. Love you kids. Love
Grandma was a caring and loving woman and was always smiling!!!
My sincerest condolences to the whole family. Mary was always such a warm and welcoming person and will be missed. Best wishes to all of you.
Our sympathies and prayers to all of your family.