Chester
Chester J. Baker
d. March 27, 2019
Chester J. "Jim" Baker
Canisteo
Chester J. "Jim" Baker, 83, of West Main Street, passed away Wednesday (March 27, 2019) at Elderwood At Hornell.
Born in Canisteo, February 9, 1936, the son of Charles and Florence Feenaughty Baker, he had resided in Canisteo most all his life. Jim was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, Class of 1956, and served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1956 until he was honorably discharged in 1958. Jim was employed in the parts department at the former Elsenheimer Chevrolet and Blovsky Ford and later was employed as a receiving inspector at Mercury Aircraft in Hammondsport. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle.
He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters; Jean Baker and June Knight as well as his brother; Walter Baker.
He is survived by his wife; Elaine Roberts Baker of Canisteo, his daughter; Judy (Paul Stratton) Hughes of Elmira and his son; Kenneth (Cindy Harding) Baker of Canisteo, his sister; Jane (Tom) Lioy of Rochester, four grandchildren; John Hughes Jr, Andrew Hughes, Kelsie (Jeff Acor) Baker and Callie Baker, 3 great grandchildren; Rylan Hughes, Avery Hughes, and Oaklee Acor, several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.
The family will be present to receive friends on Friday April 12, 2019, from 11 AM until Noon at the Canisteo United Methodist Church, 37 Greenwood Street in Canisteo where a Memorial Service will follow calling hours at Noon with Rev. Beverly Welch officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo.
Friends may make memorial contributions to the Canisteo United Methodist Church "Attention Siding Fund" 37 Greenwood Street, Canisteo, NY 14823.
Canisteo
Chester J. "Jim" Baker, 83, of West Main Street, passed away Wednesday (March 27, 2019) at Elderwood At Hornell.
Born in Canisteo, February 9, 1936, the son of Charles and Florence Feenaughty Baker, he had resided in Canisteo most all his life. Jim was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, Class of 1956, and served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1956 until he was honorably discharged in 1958. Jim was employed in the parts department at the former Elsenheimer Chevrolet and Blovsky Ford and later was employed as a receiving inspector at Mercury Aircraft in Hammondsport. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle.
He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters; Jean Baker and June Knight as well as his brother; Walter Baker.
He is survived by his wife; Elaine Roberts Baker of Canisteo, his daughter; Judy (Paul Stratton) Hughes of Elmira and his son; Kenneth (Cindy Harding) Baker of Canisteo, his sister; Jane (Tom) Lioy of Rochester, four grandchildren; John Hughes Jr, Andrew Hughes, Kelsie (Jeff Acor) Baker and Callie Baker, 3 great grandchildren; Rylan Hughes, Avery Hughes, and Oaklee Acor, several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.
The family will be present to receive friends on Friday April 12, 2019, from 11 AM until Noon at the Canisteo United Methodist Church, 37 Greenwood Street in Canisteo where a Memorial Service will follow calling hours at Noon with Rev. Beverly Welch officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo.
Friends may make memorial contributions to the Canisteo United Methodist Church "Attention Siding Fund" 37 Greenwood Street, Canisteo, NY 14823.
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