Obituary of Edith D. Baker

Warrensburg: Edith D. “Edie” Baker, 75, of Schroon River Road, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 21, 2011 at her daughter’s home in Tarpon Springs, FL Born June 1, 1935 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Eva (Granger) Hamblin. Edie was a lifelong resident of the area and married Bernard H. Baker Sr. on October 23, 1957. Many will remember Edie working side by side with the late great Max Morehouse at the Warrensburg Stewarts Soup and Sandwich Shop. Edie was a charter member of the Haskell Brothers Post 4821 VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Besides her parents, her husband of 53 years, Bernard Baker Sr. passed away on January 22, 2006; one brother, James Hamblin, four sisters, Theora Trombley, Virginia Barber, Barbara Joslin and Rosemary Potter have also predeceased her. Survivors include her children, Kathy Rowe and her husband, Howdy of Tarpon Springs, FL, Burton Karson and his wife, Kerry of Crown Point, Bernie H. Baker Jr. of Warrensburg; eight grandchildren, Brandi Baker, Heather Laug, Michael Rowe, Jordin Rowe, Burt Karson Jr. ,Byron Karson, Tucker Karson and Elizabeth Karson; her sisters, Leah Chitwood, Beatrice Ward and Darlene Frye, one brother, Albert (Buster) Hamblin; five great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Edie’s family from 12-2 pm Friday, May 27 at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. A funeral service to celebrate her life will follow the visitation at 2 pm, Friday at the funeral home with James A. Baker Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Warrensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760 Visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook, condolences and directions.