Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net>
on 02/Mar/2023
107.145.178.172
James R. Baker, 82, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on
February 24, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1940, in
Newburgh, New York to the late William and the late Margaret
(Woods) Baker. He was a Machinist for Dupont & Stouffer
and was also employed in the produce department at Price
Copper. James was a local resident all of his life. He
enjoyed bowling, loved westerns, loved and was devoted to
his family, and was a big JETS and METS fan. He was the
husband of the late Elsie M. Hatt Baker, they were married
on June 18, 1966, in Newburgh, New York, and she predeceased
him on January 20, 2021. Survivors include daughter and
son-in-law Sharyn and Vrelin North Poughkeepsie New York,
grandchildren Sarah and David, sister and brother-in-law
Sharyn and Robert Knoll of Liberty Township Ohio, brother
and sister-in-law Bill and Faith Baker Clifton Park NY, and
several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews. James
was predeceased by his nephew Gregory Knoll. Friends may
call on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave.,
Poughkeepsie, NY, Services will follow at 12:30 PM. Burial
will be private and at the convenience of the family. If you
would like to leave an online condolence please visit our
website at www.doylefuneralhome.com
James R. Baker, 82, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on
February 24, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1940, in
Newburgh, New York to the late William and the late Margaret
(Woods) Baker. He was a Machinist for Dupont & Stouffer
and was also employed in the produce department at Price
Copper. James was a local resident all of his life. He
enjoyed bowling, loved westerns, loved and was devoted to
his family, and was a big JETS and METS fan. He was the
husband of the late Elsie M. Hatt Baker, they were married
on June 18, 1966, in Newburgh, New York, and she predeceased
him on January 20, 2021. Survivors include daughter and
son-in-law Sharyn and Vrelin North Poughkeepsie New York,
grandchildren Sarah and David, sister and brother-in-law
Sharyn and Robert Knoll of Liberty Township Ohio, brother
and sister-in-law Bill and Faith Baker Clifton Park NY, and
several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews. James
was predeceased by his nephew Gregory Knoll. Friends may
call on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave.,
Poughkeepsie, NY, Services will follow at 12:30 PM. Burial
will be private and at the convenience of the family. If you
would like to leave an online condolence please visit our
website at 