Doris M. Baker
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Doris M. Baker, 85, of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. She was the wife of Charles L. "Derry" Baker, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha McCarraher Bunting. An area resident her entire life, Doris was a 1941 graduate of the Coatesville High School. She had previously been employed at Walnut Grove Candy and most recently was employed at the Strawbridge and Clothier of Exton, where she had worked for 12 years. Doris was a member of the Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd of Coatesville.
She liked spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed vacationing with her family in both Rehoboth Beach, DE and Ocean City, MD.
Doris is survived, in addition to her husband, by her three daughters, Charlotte Mascuilli, wife of Timothy, of Downingtown, Donna Gulli, wife of Vincent, of Coatesville, Terry Simpson, wife of Edward, of Coatesville; five grandchildren, Dana Trimbur, wife of Ed, Melissa and Michael Gulli, Kylene and Kyle Simpson; four great grandchildren, Ashley and Bobby Stewart, Danielle and Sydney Trimbur.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Monica Mascuilli Stewart.
The Funeral will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 11 AM at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320, followed by interment in the Upper Octorara Cemetery of Parkesburg. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation, which will be held at the Church from 10 AM until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Neighborhood Hospice, 400 E. Marshall St., West Chester, PA 19380 or to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Mr. Baker, Charlotte, Timmy
Mr. Baker, Charlotte, Timmy and the Baker family, my sincerest condolences to all of you in Mrs. Bakers passing. It has been over fourty years since I have seen the Baker family but one can not forget what a wonderful person she was.
My mother's BEST FRIEND
Doris is my mother's best friend, she knew my family well and will be missed. I am the youngest of 9, Doris and Derry supported my family in many ways.
I heard a lot of stories from the past and nothing ever bad. I would think that Doris is now sharing more stories with my mother from heaven. What a great person.
A Great Lady
Today was a hard day for me. All of my life, I knew who Doris Baker was. She was my mom's best friend. My earliest recollection of their frendship was from the early 1960's when Doris, Derry, and the three very young Baker sisters came to visit us. Having three daughters of my own, I can only imagine the horror these girls must have felt being exposed to me and my six renegade brothers. I can remember one sister refusing to speak at
all! But they were best friends, who had to see each other. I can still remember how my mom's face would light up when she would talk about their adventures.
But for me, her greatness was how in 1997, after her best friend passed away, she gathered all those broken hearts in my family and kept us stable. A task which she repeated last summer when we lost a sister. I will be forever grateful.
So Baker family, I don't have to tell you about how hard Birthdays, or Holidays will be. But what I can tell you is, when they come, find those young members of the family and have fun with them, give them some lasting memories. It worked for me. And a best friend doesn't hurt either.