It is with extreme sorrow and heavy hearts that the family of the late Kathleen (MacDonald) Baker announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, August 14 at Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, NL.

Kathleen was born in Cul-de-Sac West, NL on May 27, 1942 to George and Julia MacDonald (Parsons).

Kathleen was predeceased by her parents, George and Julia MacDonald, sister, Norma, brother in law Danny Francis, sister in law, Winnie MacDonald, niece Jody Lawrence, father and mother in law, Benjamin and Irene Baker.

Leaving to mourn with many precious and loving memories her husband, Emmanuel, of 61 years, her daughter Shawna Baker, Port aux Basques, and son Scott (Thalia Hare) Baker , Whitehorse, Yukon,; granddaughter Miranda (Jamie Strickland) Baker, Port aux Basques; two precious great grandchildren Alyssa Baker and Jackson Baker whom she loved like her own children; brothers Walter (Carrie) MacDonald, Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, George MacDonald, Port aux Basques, Leroy MacDonald, Toronto, Ontario; sisters Bernice (Clifford) LeRiche, Rothsay, NB, Minnie MacDonald, Rothsay, NB, and Renee Godin, St. John, NB; sister and brother in laws Ruth (Kenny) Lawrence, Isle aux Mortes, and Christine Francis, Port aux Basques. Kathleen will also be missed by her many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Kathleen moved to Ramea when she was a younger child. Then, as a teenager, she moved with her friend Betsy to Port Morien, NS to be a housekeeper in a doctor's residence. When she was 17, she moved to Port aux Basques to work in Mrs. Colley's Store where she met the love of her life, Emmanuel Baker. Kathleen and Emmanuel were married on May 30, 1963 and had two children whom they loved every much.

Kathleen was a very active and supportive member of Anglican Church Women, Autism Involves Me, Fifty Plus Club and Marine Atlantic Pensioner's Club. She was also a survivor of the Fiona Hurricane in September, 2022 where her and her husband had to live in a hotel for seven months before buying a home in 2023. She was a wonderful spokesperson in regard to telling about her experiences during this time. She loved her Wednesday night Card Club and enjoyed the company of all the ladies who attended.

A special thank you to Dr. Thomas. the staff at both Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Center and the Restorative Care Unit in Western Memorial Hospital, Kenny and Ruth Lawrence who were always there to provide support and rides to all out of town appointments and Joan Chaisson for her friendship, support to the family and prayers with Kathleen.

Family and friends are welcomed to visit on Saturday, August 17 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at East Haven Funeral Home, 57 Grand Bay Road. The funeral will take place on Sunday, August 18 at 3:00 pm from St. James' Anglican Church officiated by Rev Jane Allen. Internment to follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill, TCH. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathleen's memory can be made to AIM (Autism Involves Me) and Lung Association of Newfoundland. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc. 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever in our Hearts