Mr. David A. Baker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David A. Baker, 88, formerly of Burke died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Rochester General Hospital. Born on February 22, 1933 in Lyon Mountain, NY, he was the son of Fred and Elsie (Lancto) Baker. He was married to Edith Rea on February 5, 1954 in Perryville, MD by Rev. Peter Harney at the Good Shepherd Church. Dave enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Nov. 14, 1950 and was honorably discharged on Dec. 7, 1953. He was employed as an auto salesman for Bailey Ford in Malone for several years. He was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Chateaugay American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Edith of 67 years; a son, David A. Baker, Jr. and his wife, Fran of Malone; two daughters, Kim Stappenbeck and her companion, Ray Wilson of Macedon, NY, Hope Baker and her companion, Bert Jackson of Palmyra, NY; grandchildren, Martin (Marty) and Rebecca Baker of Burke, Amy and Robert Fountain of Malone, Kevin and Sara Baker of Burke, Jeffrey and Jen Stappenbeck of Queensbury, NY, Noelle and Zach Aunkst of Lyons, NY; Don Green, who was like a son and his son Nicholas who he considered a grandson of Texas and his 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Gladys and Elsie Baker, brother, Oris M. “Buck” Baker and loving son-in-law, Mark Stappenbeck. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4 at St. Patrick’s Church, Chateaugay. Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Church, the SPCA or Disabled Veterans.

Mr. David A. Baker

February 22, 1933 - August 29, 2021