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Charles Winfield Baker

  • February 9, 1921 - January 10, 2010
  • Aberdeen, Maryland
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“To the family of Mr. Baker I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him very well. I remember stories about him coming to our house on Mt Royal to...Read More » ”
1 of 17 | Posted by: Bettie Krouse McMullen - FL

“To Mr. Baker's Wife & Family, I certainly remember Mr. Baker, being a 1975 grad from AHS. He was a very kind man. May memories, prayer, and love...Read More » ”
2 of 17 | Posted by: Donna.Baker - Aberdeen, MD

“Dear Mom, Pat and Raven: I and my family were very sad to hear about Dad's passing. He will always be remembered by me as though the special moments...Read More » ”
3 of 17 | Posted by: Celia, Flavio and family Niteroi

“Being of the Aberdeen Class of 1964 and a member of the Aberdeen high Band My Brother Howard and I have many fond memories of him as our teacher in ...Read More » ”
4 of 17 | Posted by: Richard E. Latham - Aberdeen, MD

“Mrs. Baker: Chuck was an inspiration and greatly assisted the Bel Air Community Band. I was saddened to hear of his passing. He will long be ...Read More » ”
5 of 17 | Posted by: Evan l. Reichard - WV

“Pat- The passing of a parent regardless of our age or circumstance is always painful - My heartfelt sympathy to you at your loss- May his memory...Read More » ”
6 of 17 | Posted by: Jill Gansler - Baltimore, MD

“So sad to hear of the passing of Mr.Baker, I thought he was so nice and enjoyed his sense of humor. My heart goes out to his wife, and to Patty and...Read More » ”
7 of 17 | Posted by: Judy Shackelford Swann - aberdeen, MD

“Dear Mum, Pat and Raven So sorry to hear about "our" Dad ...We have such good memories of him . I wish be there with you at this moment... Our...Read More » ”
8 of 17 | Posted by: DENISE - NITEROI - RIO DE JANEIRO

“I am sorry for your lost. He was a good man. God Bless you, Gary Sakay ”
9 of 17 | Posted by: GARY SAKAY - EDGEWOOD, MD

“I was very saddened by the loss of Chuck. He and I worked together at Halls Crossroads Elementary School for about 5 years and I played in the Chuck...Read More » ”
10 of 17 | Posted by: Marshall E. Feldman - Baltimore, MD

“I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Chuck Baker. I have such good memories of visiting with them on Osborn Road. My thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
11 of 17 | Posted by: Karen Trostle Daneker - Melfa, VA

“Chuck Baker was my music instructor in High School. I also played with the Chuck Baker Orchestra and Aberdeen Fire Department Marching Band. He was...Read More » ”
12 of 17 | Posted by: Paul W. Ross - Aberdeen, MD

“What a gentleman. A real patriot who gave to his country. A jet pilot in Korea. He never forgot the men and women in uniform. During 1991 Desert...Read More » ”
13 of 17 | Posted by: Capt'n Jim McMahan - Bel Air, MD

“Dear Mrs. Baker: I have fond memories of your family living behind me in Aberdeen. Your husband was the dearest man. My thoughts are with you and...Read More » ”
14 of 17 | Posted by: Kathy Robinette - Baltimore, MD

“Dear Pat & Family, Both personally and as President of the Gem Cutter's Guild, I/we extend our greatest sympathy for your loss. Please know that my...Read More » ”
15 of 17 | Posted by: Richard Meszler - Towson, MD

“My Prayers go out to his family. I know he will be missed but remember he has gone home to be with Jesus. I was a student at aberdeen high school ”
16 of 17 | Posted by: carletta Henson Baylor - MD

“My Sincerest Condolences. I was a student at Aberdeen Senior High School. He will be missed by all. ”
17 of 17 | Posted by: Ron Smith - Waterloo, IL


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Charles Winfield Baker Born in Aberdeen, MD on February 8, 1921 Departed on January 10th, 2010, and resided in Aberdeen, MD. Charles Winfield Baker, a lifelong resident of Aberdeen, died January 10th, 2010 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Harward Baker and his daughter Patricia Vandegrift Baker of Baltimore. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Angela Baker Kim of Virginia, Raven N. Baker of New York City, New York, and Hunter L. Baker of Aberdeen. He was predeceased by his son, Neal P. Baker, and his parents P. Tevis and Ethel Ridgely Baker. Mr. Baker graduated from Aberdeen High School and attended Western Maryland College until he entered the U.S. Air Force Flight Training School in 1942. After completing his training as a pilot he served as a Second Lieutenant until he was honorably discharged in 1946. He served in the reserves until called back to active duty from 1951 to 1953. Mr. Baker taught in the Harford County Public School System for 23 years, beginning with Industrial Arts. He studied instrumental music at Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and Towson State College where he earned a degree in Instrumental Music Education and subsequently taught instrumental music in the Aberdeen Junior-Senior High School and eventually the Aberdeen Middle School. Mr. Baker was always interested in music and played in a dance band since his high school years. He formed the Chuck Baker Orchestra after he began teaching and played for many local events over the last 50 years. He was also a member of the Aberdeen Fire Department Band and the Bel Air Community Band. Mr. Baker was a founder of HARCO (The Harford County Teachers Association Credit Union). He was honored by the Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation for 25 years of volunteer service with the Aberdeen Concert Series. He has also served as a volunteer with The Aberdeen Room Museum. The family will receive friends in the family owned Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. of Aberdeen on Sunday, January 17 from 3 to 6pm. A funeral service officiated by Dr. Robert T. Clipp will be celebrated Monday, January 18, 11am in Grace United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. Interment will follow in Baker Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Aberdeen Room Museum, P.O. Box 698, 18 Howard St, Aberdeen, MD 21001 and/or The B&O Station Friends (same address as Aberdeen Room Museum).

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