HARRISON – Robert Baker, 65, of Harrison passed away at his home on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 with his family by his side.

He was born in Meriden, Conn. on Sept. 1, 1954, the son of Lester Henry and Carol Ann Smith Baker. He graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1973. He worked as a code enforcement officer and a mason. He was a musician and played the drums. 

He loved to fish, be in the woods, play with his grandkids and take rides, he called “mystery cruises.” He coached girls’ basketball and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Ramsay Baker of Harrison; his daughters, Lyndsaye Baker Garnett and Kayla Baker Jones; two grandchildren; his mom, Carol Ann Baker; his siblings, Sheila Smith, Denise Baker and Lester, Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his father, Lester, Sr.; and brother, Dale. 

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 17 East Main Street, South Paris. Family and friends may attend visitation on Tuesday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Oxford Hills Booster Club. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com